Modified Lemon Chicken Saltimbocca

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 4-ounce Chicken Cutlets1/8 tsp Salt8 Fresh Basil Leaves1 ounce Thinly-sliced Proscuitto, cut into 8 strips2 TBS Extra-Virgin Olive Oil1/3 cup Fat Free, Lower-sodium Chicken Broth1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice1/2 tsp CornstarchLemon Wedges (optional)
Directions
Heat 1TBS of olivve oil in a skillet.
Salt the chicken breasts.
Place 2 basil leaves on each chicken breast.
wrap 2 prosciutto strips on each chicken breast, securing the basil leaves in place.
Saute the chicken breasts in the heated skillet, turning once, until cooked through. Remove from pan
In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, chicken broth, lemon juice and cornstarch.
Place cornstarch mixture in skillet and cook down for 1 minute, stirring constantly,
Place cooked chicken breasts on plates and pour sauce over each breast.
Garnish with the lemon wedges, if desired.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user T-TOWNGIRL.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 204.0
  • Total Fat: 9.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 69.9 mg
  • Sodium: 494.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 28.3 g

Member Reviews
  • CD9035190
    I made this tonight, but the cornstarch should be a half teaspoon, not a half cup! Excellent recipe! - 3/3/11