A lightened-up chicken version of the classic Italian veal dish.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken Saltimbocca
Servings: 4
Ingredients
41-inch-thick chicken cutlets500 g.
4slicesof prosciutto50 g.
1teaspoonolive oil
4sage leaves
Toothpicks
A splash of lemon juiceoptional
½cupfat-free chicken broth
¼tspof salt
¼tspof black pepper
1tspof cornstarchoptional
Instructions
Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
Roll each cutlet with a slice of prosciutto and a sage leaf.
Secure the rolls with toothpicks.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook the chicken rolls for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
If desired, add a splash of lemon juice to the skillet during the last 30 seconds of cooking.
Remove the chicken rolls from the skillet and set aside.
Add the fat-free chicken broth and cornstarch (if using), to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Pour the sauce over the chicken rolls and serve immediately.