Recipes

Chicken Saltimbocca with Prunes and Sage

 

Ingredients:
  • 4 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 thin slices of prosciutto(Parma ham)
  • 8 thin slices buffalo mozzarella cheese
  • 8 fresh sage leaves
  • 8 SUNSWEET ready to eat prunes, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 150ml marsala (or white wine)
  • 100ml meat stock
  • 50g unsalted butter
  • 50ml olive oil
  • salt, freshly ground black pepper
Method:
1. Cut the chicken breast in half horizontally, and then pound each with a meat mallet or rolling pin to beat them flat.

2. On each piece of chicken on one side place one slice of prosciutto, then a little chopped prune and lemon zest. Top with a slice of mozzarella and sage.

3. Fold over the chicken to enclose the filling and secure with a cocktail stick. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Heat the oil and half the butter in a pan; cook the chicken pieces for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove and keep warm.

5. Add the marsala and stock, boil together over a high heat until syrupy in consistency. Whisk in the remaining butter and pour over chicken.

Copyright, Paul Gayler