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Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 tbsps fresh lemon juice .
  • 6 slices prosciutto, paper-thin .
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper .
  • 1/4 c grated parmesan cheese .
  • 6 (3 oz) chicken cutlets, lbed to evenly flatten .
  • 1 (10 oz) box frozen sliced spinach, thawed .
  • 1 (14 oz) can low sodium chicken broth .
  • 3 tbsps olive oil

Directions
  • Step #1 Place the chicken cutlets flat on the work surface.
  • Step #2 Sprinkle top the chicken with salt & pepper.
  • Step #3 Lay 1 slice of prosciutto atop each chicken cutlet.
  • Step #4 Squeeze the frozen spinach to remove the excess water.
  • Step #5 Spice up the spinach with salt & pepper.
  • Step #6 In a small bowl, toss the spinach with 1 tbsp of oil to coat.
  • Step #7 Arrange an even, thin layer of spinach atop the prosciutto slices.
  • Step #8 Sprinkle top the Parmesan evenly over each.
  • Step #9 Beginning at the short tapered end, roll up each chicken cutlet as for a jellyroll.
  • Step #10 Secure with a toothpick.
  • Step #11 Heat the remaining 2 tbsps of oil in a heavy large skillet over high heat.
  • Step #12 Add the chicken & cook just until golden brown, about 2 mins per side.
  • Step #13 Add the chicken broth & lemon juice, & scrape the browned bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
  • Step #14 Bring the liquid to a boil.
  • Step #15 Reduce the heat to medium.
  • Step #16 Cover up & let simmer until the chicken is just cooked through, about 8 to 10 mins.
  • Step #17 Transfer the chicken to a platter.
  • Step #18 Simmer the cooking liquid over high heat until it is reduced to about 2/3 c, about 5 mins.
  • Step #19 Spice up the cooking liquid with salt & pepper, to taste.
  • Step #20 Remove toothpicks from the chicken.
  • Step #21 Drizzle the reduced cooking liquid over the chicken & serve as soon as possible.
  • Enjoy the Chicken Saltimbocca recipe

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