Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) to keep the chicken warm after searing.
- Sprinkle the chicken breasts lightly with about 0.1 tsp of salt and a pinch of pepper, keeping in mind that the prosciutto will add significant saltiness.
- Place 2 to 3 fresh sage leaves on top of the smooth side of each breast and wrap each one with 2 slices of prosciutto, angling the meat to cover the entire breast; secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat 2 tbsp (30ml) of oil in a large stainless-steel skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering and hot.
- Place the chicken into the skillet, sage-side down, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the prosciutto is crispy and golden brown.
- Flip each chicken breast over and continue to cook for approximately 3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, transfer to an oven-safe plate, and place it in the preheated oven to keep warm.
- Pour 0.75 cup (180ml) of chicken stock and 0.25 cup (60ml) of lemon juice directly into the hot skillet used for the chicken.
- Simmer the liquid over medium heat while whisking vigorously to scrape up the browned bits (fond) from the bottom of the pan.
- Whisk in 1 tbsp (7g) of coconut flour if you prefer a creamier sauce, continuing to stir until the sauce is hot and slightly thickened.
- Remove the chicken from the oven, spoon the hot sauce over the breasts, garnish with capers and lemon pinwheels, and serve immediately.
Watch the Salt: Prosciutto is naturally very salty. Be very conservative when seasoning the raw chicken—you can always add a pinch more salt to the lemon caper sauce at the very end if needed.
Hot Pan, Cold Oil: To prevent sticking and get a beautiful golden sear on the prosciutto, make sure your stainless steel skillet is fully preheated before adding the oil.
