Description
Jamie Oliver’s chicken saltimbocca blends Italian culinary tradition with simple, elegant flavors. Sage-infused prosciutto wraps tender chicken, creating a delicious Roman-inspired dish you’ll savor with Mediterranean charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken cutlets (6 oz / 170 g)
- 16 slices prosciutto
- 16 fresh sage leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ stick butter (4 tbsps / 57 g)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Carefully tenderize chicken cutlets to uniform thickness using a meat mallet, placing between protective wax paper. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt.
- Herb and Prosciutto Layer: Delicately position sage leaves atop each cutlet, then drape prosciutto slices crosswise to elegantly secure herbs in place.
- Culinary Searing: Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-low temperature. Cook cutlets for approximately two minutes per side, ensuring complete protein transformation with transparent meat juices.
- Temperature Verification: Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Transfer cooked cutlets to a warm plate, tenting with aluminum foil to preserve heat and moisture.
- Pan Sauce Creation: Deglaze skillet with white wine, allowing liquid to simmer while scraping caramelized remnants from pan bottom. Introduce water and reduce sauce for 4-5 minutes until achieving desired consistency.
- Final Refinement: Remove pan from heat, incorporate cold butter to create a luxurious, silky sauce. Gently swirl until butter melts completely, developing a smooth, glossy finish. Generously drizzle sauce over plated cutlets before serving.
Notes
- Tenderize with Care: Use a meat mallet or heavy pan to evenly flatten cutlets, preventing uneven cooking and ensuring tender meat.
- Sage Placement Matters: Position sage leaves directly on meat before covering with prosciutto to infuse maximum flavor and create beautiful presentation.
- Temperature is Key: Always use an instant-read thermometer to check internal temperature, guaranteeing safe and perfectly cooked meat without drying out.
- Sauce Secret: Deglaze pan with wine and scrape caramelized bits for rich, complex flavor, then finish with cold butter to create a silky, glossy sauce that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 503
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg