Food

Italian Prosciutto Chicken

This was actually the first dinner I ever made for Charlie. I am pretty confident a smoke alarm may have been an unwanted guest at our dinner… but it all worked out, right?

This is a main dish that goes with pretty much any side, though we, of course, prefer potatoes. I think Prosciutto is one of the best creations on this earth today. At the market here there is a stand that has homemade prosciutto. It is $14 – per quarter pound. As in $56 a pound. If I had all the money in the world I would buy the wheel and eat it with a fork. It was SO good.

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To be honest one of the things I am most looking forward to during our honeymoon. Other than spending time with Charlie, drinking beer, drinking wine, and hiking… is the FOOD. I can’t wait to be in Italy EATING. Just eating all the food. All the gelato. All the prosciutto. All the cheese. California may be short on water, but give me a week in Italy and it will be short on food.

Digressions aside, this is a fast and easy “company” meal. Something to make with short notice and very few ingredients.

Prosciutto Chicken

  • Servings: 2
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients:

  • 4 slices prosciutto
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • italian seasoning (our favorite is Spice House Third Ward Italian)
  • 1/4 cup parmesan
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Directions:

  1. Take two slices of prosciutto – lay out next to each other so they are touching. Season with italian seasoning of choice, and 1/2 of the parmesan. (Repeat)
  2. Place chicken breast at the bottom of prosciutto and roll tightly, end with fold side down. (Repeat)
  3. Heat 1 Tbsp oil over a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Place chicken fold side down into skillet.
  5. Reduce heat to medium.
  6. Turn after four minutes, or when prosciutto begins to crisp.
  7. Repeat step six until prosciutto is crisp and chicken is cooked through

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