Chicken Saltimbocca with Lemon Sauce

Health score
19%
Chicken Saltimbocca with Lemon Sauce
45 min.
4
566kcal

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Are you searching for a delightful recipe that perfectly marries savory and tangy flavors? Look no further than Chicken Saltimbocca with Lemon Sauce! This sumptuous dish offers the tender succulent chicken you crave, enhanced by the aromatic presence of fresh sage and the rich, salty notes of prosciutto. The addition of a zesty lemon sauce elevates it even further, adding a refreshing brightness that tantalizes the taste buds.

In just 45 minutes, you can prepare a gourmet meal that impresses everyone at your table. This dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a balanced option with a caloric breakdown of 566 kcal per serving, making it a suitable choice for lunch, dinner, or any special occasion. Pair it with carrot orzo for a colorful, nutritious side that perfectly complements the robust flavors of the Chicken Saltimbocca.

Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply looking to indulge in something extraordinary, this recipe will surely delight. With its ease of preparation and quick cooking time, you can savor an elegant and refined meal that’s bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup flour 
  • tablespoon butter 
  • tablespoons wine dry white
  • large sage fresh
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth 
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil 
  • servings orzo pasta 
  • ounces pancetta thin
  •  chicken breast halves boneless skinless

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap on work surface. Using mallet, pound chicken to 1/3-inch thickness.
  2. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Place 2 sage leaves atop each chicken breast half. Top each chicken breast with 2 prosciutto slices, pressing to adhere.
  4. Spread 1/2 cup flour on plate. Turn chicken in flour to lightly coat both sides.
  5. Melt butter with oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add chicken, prosciutto side down; cook 4 minutes. Turn chicken over and cook just until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  7. Transfer to platter and cover to keep warm; reserve skillet.
  8. Whisk wine with remaining 2 teaspoons flour in small bowl.
  9. Add broth and lemon juice to same skillet; bring to boil.
  10. Add wine mixture; whisk until sauce thickens slightly, about 30 seconds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve with carrot orzo.

Nutrition Facts

Calories566kcal
Protein26.3%
Fat33.72%
Carbs39.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.5
Glycemic Load
25.47
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
21.153478295907%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.12mg
Naringenin
0.13mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:566.26kcal
28.31%
Fat:20.65g
31.77%
Saturated Fat:6.23g
38.93%
Carbohydrates:55.09g
18.36%
Net Carbohydrates:52.85g
19.22%
Sugar:1.84g
2.04%
Cholesterol:93.88mg
31.29%
Sodium:307.42mg
13.37%
Alcohol:0.77g
100%
Alcohol %:0.38%
100%
Protein:36.24g
72.49%
Selenium:81.17µg
115.96%
Vitamin B3:14.94mg
74.68%
Vitamin B6:1mg
49.98%
Phosphorus:402.3mg
40.23%
Manganese:0.66mg
32.86%
Copper:0.49mg
24.32%
Vitamin B5:2.06mg
20.55%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.44%
Potassium:641.46mg
18.33%
Magnesium:66.75mg
16.69%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.91%
Zinc:1.85mg
12.35%
Iron:2.09mg
11.59%
Folate:44.87µg
11.22%
Fiber:2.24g
8.97%
Vitamin E:1.23mg
8.17%
Vitamin B12:0.37µg
6.13%
Vitamin C:4.26mg
5.16%
Vitamin K:3.76µg
3.59%
Vitamin A:129.68IU
2.59%
Calcium:24.55mg
2.45%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.32%
Source:Epicurious