Chicken saltimbocca is one of those dishes you can make at a dinner party that’s guaranteed to impress your guests. I love recipes that make you look like a super chef, yet are incredibly easy and quick to make. And who doesn’t love something that’s wrapped in prosciutto?

Ingredients needed to make Chicken Saltimbocca

Chicken Breasts
Sage leaves
Kosher Salt
Eggs
Panko
Vegetable Oil
Lemons
Arugula
Prosciutto
Flour

Step by step (with images!) for making Chicken Saltimbocca

First you’ll begin by slicing the chicken breasts; holding knife parallel to board, carefully slice through the center of the breast (creating cutlets). Once done, place plastic wrap over cutlets, and gently pound as thin as possible – without tearing the meat. If you’re wondering what to pound your chicken with, try using a meat tenderizer (like this one found at Williams Sonoma), or if you’re in a bind or simply don’t have one, you can get creative. Idea: I once used the bottom of an empty wine bottle to pound down chicken breasts. Beggars can’t be choosers, people! Anyways, once flattened, take each separate cutlet and press 2-4 sage leaves onto both sides of the meat. Now, it’s completely up to you for how much sage you want to add to your chicken – I LOVE sage, so I tend to add more than required of the recipe. Your choice though!

Wrap 2 slices (depending on size of cutlet, you may only need 1) of prosciutto around each cutlet. Then sprinkle lightly with a little kosher salt.

Now we’re ready to rock and roll! Grab two shallow dishes, one you’ll place your Panko into, and the other you’ll put your beaten eggs into. Got that all set up? Perfect! Now grab your prosciutto wrapped chicken.

Sprinkle with flour, and shake off the excess. Now dip in eggs (let excess drip back into bowl), and coat in Panko (press lightly to help Panko stick), shake off excess, place on baking sheet. Repeat for remaining cutlets

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet, until thermometer reads 350°-375°. Once the oil is ready, carefully lower 1 cutlet into oil, make sure it’s lying flat. Be sure the cutlet is submerged enough to cook the bottom half until golden brown, around 2 minutes. Using tongs, carefully flip cutlet over, and cook remaining side until golden brown, about 2 minutes.

Transfer to wire rack, season with kosher salt, and let sit for 5-7 minutes. Repeat for remaining cutlets. Now while your cutlets are resting, grab a large bowl and toss your arugula with lemon juice.

Now it’s time to plate this masterpiece! Place arugula in center of plates, and place your cutlet on top of these beautiful greens. Sprinkle with more salt (if desired), and serve with lemon wedges and/or slices.

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