Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe

Experience Cooking Light's award-winning recipe! This 20-minute Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca is a weeknight lifesaver. Juicy chicken breasts are wrapped in salty prosciutto and fragrant sage, then pan-seared to perfection and finished with a bright, lemony sauce. A burst of flavor in just minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 178.9 kcal
Protein 49g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca

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How to Make Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca

  1. Season chicken cutlets evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  2. Place 3 sage leaves on each chicken cutlet.
  3. Wrap 2 slices of prosciutto around each cutlet, securing the sage leaves inside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the wrapped chicken cutlets to the skillet.
  6. Cook the cutlets for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and the prosciutto is crispy.
  7. Remove the chicken cutlets from the skillet and set aside on a plate to keep warm.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch until smooth.
  9. Add the cornstarch mixture and the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet.
  10. Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking constantly.
  11. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
  12. Pour the sauce over the chicken cutlets.
  13. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

6g

Carbs

0g