Chicken Saltimbocca with Country Ham

recipe adapted from Bon Appetit, Y'all

Ingredients

• 4 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 16 to 24 fresh sage leaves, plus more for garnish if desired
• 8 paper-thin slices country ham, prosciutto, or Serrano ham (about 6 to 8 ounces total)
• 1/4 cup brown rice flour
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more if needed
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 3/4 cup of chicken stock or low-fat, reduced-sodium chicken broth
• coarse salt

 

Directions

1. To prepare the cutlets, place a chicken breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound to slightly over 1/4 inch thick.  Repeat with the remaining chicken.  Place 4 fresh sage leaves on each cutlet; top with 2 slices of ham and press lightly to adhere.  Place on a baking sheet and refrigerate to set, at least 10 minutes.
2. Place the flour in a shallow dish and season with pepper (no salt is necessary because of the salty ham).  To cook the cutlets, heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.  Working with 2 pieces at a time, dredge both sides of the chicken in flour, then shake off the excess flour - the chicken should be lighly dusted. Without crowding, add 2 pieces of chicken to the skillet, ham side down first, and saute for 3 to 5 minutes per side.  Transfer to a warm platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil.  Repeat with the remaining chicken adding more oil if necessary.  
3. To make the sauce, pour off any excess oil from the skillet.  Return the skillet to the heat.  Add the wine and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, scraping up any browned bits.  Add the stock and increase the heat to high.  Cook until the sauce is reduced and slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.  Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.  Spoon the sauce over the chicken, garnish with fresh sage if desired, and serve.

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