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Stav Kogan

Chicken Saltimbocca

Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 415

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 tsp Seasoning 3g sea salt and 0.25 tsp (1g) freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 8 to Herbs 12 fresh sage leaves
  • 8 slices Wrap thinly sliced prosciutto (approx. 4 oz / 115g)
  • 2 tbsp Cooking Fat 30ml olive oil or avocado oil
  • 0.75 cup Liquid 6 fl oz / 180ml chicken stock
  • 0.25 cup Acid 2 fl oz / 60ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Thickener 0.25 oz / 7g coconut flour (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Garnish 10g capers and fresh lemon pinwheels (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) to keep the chicken warm after searing.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Heat 2 tbsp (30ml) of oil in a large stainless-steel skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering and hot.
  5. Place the chicken into the skillet, sage-side down, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the prosciutto is crispy and golden brown.
  6. 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).
  7. Remove the chicken from the skillet, transfer to an oven-safe plate, and place it in the preheated oven to keep warm.
  8. 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.
  9. Simmer the liquid over medium heat while whisking vigorously to scrape up the browned bits (fond) from the bottom of the pan.
  10. 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.
  11. Remove the chicken from the oven, spoon the hot sauce over the breasts, garnish with capers and lemon pinwheels, and serve immediately.
  12. 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 62gFat: 2g

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