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Chicken with Prosciutto and Sage

Saltimbocca, a classic Roman dish, provided the inspiration for this recipe. In our variation we replaced the traditional veal cutlets with chicken.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
4 fresh whole sage leaves, plus 4 minced leaves
4 chicken cutlets (6 to 8 ounces each)
4 slices (3 ounces) thinly sliced prosciutto
4 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup reduced-sodium canned chicken broth
1 tablespoon cold butter

Sautéed Spinach with Golden Raisins

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds trimmed spinach
1/4 cup golden raisins
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
(serves 4)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a shallow bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.

    Step 2

    Lay 1 sage leaf lengthwise on each cutlet, then wrap a prosciutto slice around the middle of each cutlet, encasing the sage. Flatten with the palm of your hand to help the prosciutto adhere to the chicken. Dredge the cutlets in the seasoned flour; tap off excess.

    Step 3

    In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook 2 of the cutlets until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the cutlets, and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and 2 cutlets.

    Step 4

    Add the wine and broth to the skillet; cook over high heat until reduced by three quarters, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let cool for 1 minute. Add the butter and minced sage; stir until the butter is melted, about 30 seconds. Spoon the sauce onto plates; top with the cutlets. Serve immediately.

  2. Sautéed Spinach with Golden Raisins

    Step 5

    In a large (12-inch) skillet, warm the oil. Cook the spinach in 3 additions, letting the first batch wilt before adding the next, and tossing often, until completely wilted, 3 to 4 minutes total. Stir in the raisins. Season with salt and pepper.

Reprinted with permission from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Copyright © 2007 by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Published by Crown Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved. Martha Stewart Living magazine was first published in 1990. Over the years, more than two dozen books have been published by the magazine's editors. Martha Stewart is the author of dozens of best-selling books on cooking, entertaining, gardening, weddings, and decorating. She is the host of The Martha Stewart Show, the successful daily syndicated television show.
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