Chicken With Sage And Prosciutto
This savory and elegant dish combines tender chicken pieces with crispy prosciutto and fragrant sage for a delightful Italian-inspired meal. The succulent chicken is roasted to perfection, resulting in a flavorful and visually appealing dish that is sure to impress your guests. Serve this dish hot and savor the delicious flavors in every bite.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 6 chicken breast halves, each about 6 oz.
- 6 chicken drumsticks, each about 4 oz.
- 6 chicken thighs, each about 5 oz.
- 18 thin slices prosciutto
- 18 fresh sage leaves, plus sage sprigs for garnish
- 1 1/2 to 2 Tbs. olive oil
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 400°F.
- Rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry with paper towels. Trim the excess fat from the prosciutto, then cut the slices to the dimensions of the chicken pieces.
- Carefully slide your fingers under the skin on each chicken piece, separating it from the meat but leaving it attached on one side. Place a slice of prosciutto directly on the meat and top it with a sage leaf. Carefully pull the skin back in place and press gently with your palm to secure it.
- Arrange the chicken pieces in 1 or 2 shallow baking dishes or in a roasting pan large enough to hold them in a single layer. Brush the skin with the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast until the skin is brown and crispy, and the juices run clear when a thigh is pierced at the thickest part with a fork, about 55 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Transfer the chicken pieces to a warmed platter and garnish with sage sprigs. Serve immediately.
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