Prosciuttochicken Breastseggplant Panzanellaraisinvinaigrette Food

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degree Celsius.
• Spread 2 teaspoons mustard over each chicken breast.
• Wrap 2 slices prosciutto around each breast and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
• Place chicken into a small baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• Serve with mixed vegetables.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle the garlic and sage on the chicken cutlets; season with salt and pepper. Wrap 2 or 3 slices prosciutto around each cutlet.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Working in batches if necessary, add the chicken and cook, flipping once, until the prosciutto is golden brown and slightly crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Meanwhile, whisk half of the lemon juice, the mustard, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil until smooth. Add the lettuce and tomatoes; toss to coat.
• Add the chicken broth and the remaining lemon juice to the skillet; cook over medium heat until slightly reduced, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the butter and cook, stirring with a rubber spatula, until the butter melts and the sauce thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve the chicken with the salad. Drizzle with the pan sauce.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and salt to your liking.
• Lay the proscuitto on a cutting board or plate and sprinkle with the oregano.
• Lay each chicken breast on a slice of prosciutto and wrap the prosciutto around the chicken.
• Heat the oil and garlic in a large skillet (try to use a stainless steel skillet for the deglazing later) over medium heat.
• Add the chicken and cook until the proscuitto is crisp and the chicken is cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes per side. (I used a splatter screen because it can really splatter!).
• Transfer the chicken and garlic to plates.
• Put white wine in skillet and scrape bottom of pan to deglaze. Simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Spoon sauce over chicken.

CHICKEN CUTLETS "SALTIMBOCCA" WITH PROSCIUTTO AND SAGE

Steps:

• Prepare the cutlets: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken cutlets with salt. Put the eggs and breadcrumbs into two separate wide shallow bowls. Dip each chicken cutlet in the egg and then the breadcrumbs. Shake any excess off each one. Transfer to the lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
• Cook the sage and prosciutto: In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil. Tear 2 of the prosciutto slices into smaller pieces and add to the oil in the skillet. Cook over low heat until crispy, 2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining prosciutto. Remove the prosciutto from the skillet and add the sage leaves. Cook until they turn pale in color and become crispy, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Season with salt. If the skillet looks dry, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Remove the skillet from the heat, stir the garlic into the oil and season with salt. Allow the garlic to simmer in the warm oil for about a minute to cook off the raw flavor. Transfer the garlic and oil to a medium bowl.
• Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or fit with a wire rack.
• Cook the chicken: Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium heat until it smokes lightly. Working in batches, add the chicken cutlets to the pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook another 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the cooked cutlets to the baking sheet. Season with salt. Place the baking sheet in the oven to keep the chicken warm. Repeat with the remaining cutlets.
• Make the vinaigrette and finish the dish: Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil into the bowl with the reserved garlic and oil. Taste for seasoning. Arrange the cutlets on a serving platter and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Top with the sage leaves and prosciutto.

BOURSIN AND PROSCIUTTO-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• With a sharp fillet knife, cut a deep pocket horizontally in each chicken breast (taking care not to cut meat all the way through). The pockets should end up being about 3 inches long by 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep depending on breast size.
• Divide the chilled Boursin into 4 equal pieces. Place 1 piece in the center of each slice of prosciutto and roll up, enclosing the cheese. Stuff one roll inside the pocket of each chicken breast as deeply as possible. Press the edge of chicken pocket to seal. Gently season with salt and pepper. (Chicken breast may be refrigerated for later cooking at this point or individually wrapped and frozen.).
• Combine the flour and the Essence in a large bowl or plate. Beat the egg and the water in another bowl. Take the first breast and dust with flour, then dip in egg mixture. Gently shake to remove excess. Place breast in flour again and flip to coat completely then set aside. Repeat with each.
• Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.* Gently add the chicken and brown on each side for 3 minutes. Place pan in the oven and bake the chicken for 7 to 10 minutes or until cooked through.**.
• Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve with Truffle-Scented Mushroom Risotto or other savory side.
• *If you do not have a skillet large enough to hold all 4 breasts at once, you may work in batches, setting aside the first batch and covering with foil to keep warm.
• **If necessary, you may also transfer chicken to a large roasting pan or sheet.

CHICKEN BREAST WITH PROSCIUTTO AND QUINCE PASTE(IMPROVED VERSION

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy pan, and cook the onion for about 20 minutes or until well softened and golden brown.
• Add the balsamic vinegar, sugar, chili powder and season with salt and pepper; cook for a further 5 minutes or until caremelised.
• Preheat the oven to 475f.
• Place half a teaspoon of fennel seeds and half a tablespoon of quince paste on each chicken fillet.
• Wrap 2 prosciutto slices around each fillet, tucking underneath.
• Pour the wine over the onions, place the wrapped fillets on top of them, then tuck a bay leaf under each.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHEESE AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Sprinkle breasts with salt and pepper. Place flour in small paper bag, add breasts. Shake bag until chicken is well coated. Shake off excess.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy skillet and brown chicken breasts.
• Place in a shallow butter baking dish.
• Place a slice of prosciutto over each, then a slice of cheese.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Dot with the remaining butter.
• Pour in chicken stock.
• Bake in 350ºF for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese has melted and begun to brown.

PROSCIUTTO/CHICKEN BREASTS/EGGPLANT PANZANELLA/RAISINVINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• RAISIN-PINE NUT VINAIGRETTE:.
• Combine raisins and 1/2 cup hot water in small bowl; let soak 15 minutes, then drain.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in small skillet over medium heat.
• Add shallots, garlic, and anchovy fillets; sauté until shallots are tender, about 4 minutes.
• Transfer to medium bowl; mix in raisins and vinegar.
• Add 1/2 cup oil; whisk until well blended.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• *DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
• Whisk pine nuts into vinaigrette just before serving.
• CHICKEN:.
• Place chicken breasts on work surface.
• Using sharp knife and starting at thickest side of 1 chicken breast, cut 2-inch-long, 1-inch-deep horizontal pocket, being careful not to cut through completely to other side of breast.
• Insert 1 piece of cheese in pocket and press opening closed & sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• Place 2 prosciutto slices side by side on work surface, slightly overlapping on long sides.
• Place 1 chicken breast crosswise atop center of prosciutto slices; wrap prosciutto slices around chicken, covering completely and pressing to adhere (if necessary, fasten with small turkey skewers) & repeat with remaining chicken, cheese, and prosciutto.
• **DO AHEAD Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
• EGGPLANT PANZANELLA:.
• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Toss eggplant with 3 tablespoons oil in large bow & sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Spread eggplant slices in single layer on rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake until eggplant slices are tender but still intact, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Transfer to large bowl.
• *** DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
• Add vinaigrette to eggplant and stir gently to combine; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Let stand while preparing bread and chicken.
• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Cut baguette crosswise into 3 sections & using serrated knife, trim off crust on all sides of baguette sections, then cut each section horizontally in half.
• Brush bread halves all over with 2 tablespoons oil; place on rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake until bread is slightly crisp and beginning to brown around edges, about 20 minutes. Let stand while preparing chicken.
• Increase oven temperature to 375°F.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in each of 2 large skillets over medium-high heat.
• Add 3 chicken breasts to each skillet and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
• Transfer chicken to large baking sheet; roast in oven until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken registers 160°F, 15 to 20 minutes, depending on size of chicken breasts.
• Transfer chicken to cutting board; let rest 5 minutes.
• Thinly slice chicken breasts crosswise.
• Fan 1 chicken breast on each of 6 plates.
• Place 1 bread half alongside & top bread with eggplant-vinaigrette mixture and serve.
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