Chicken Saltimbocca

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 large basil leaves
• 2 slices prosciutto
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons marsala
• 100 ml chicken stock

Recipe

• 1 sit the chicken breasts on a board and cut through them horizontally, leaving one side attached.
• 2 open them up like a book and lay a basil leaf on top of each, topped with a slice of prosciutto.
• 3 secure with a toothpick.
• 4 heat the oil in a large, non-stick pan and add the chicken breasts, ham side down.
• 5 cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden, then turn over and cook for 2 minutes more.
• 6 pour over the marsala and allow to bubble for 1 minute.
• 7 add the stock and simmer for 5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked.
• 8 lift the chicken out, cover to keep warm, then boil the pan juices to reduce a little.
• 9 serve with mashed potatoes and a green salad.