The Recipe · No.976 · Chicken Saltimbocca

Chicken Saltimbocca, and where to source it

Chicken Saltimbocca — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Chicken Saltimbocca Italian 5best2buy.com

Sear the prosciutto side first and press it flat. The cured ham crisps into the cutlet and glues itself on; flip it too early and the whole wrap peels away in the sauce.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Makesserves 4
CuisineItalian
Cost$$$
Contains  dairy · gluten
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Chicken breasts
Pounded thin and even so they cook fast without drying.
4 cutlets
Prosciutto
One thin slice per cutlet; it crisps and salts the whole dish.
4 slices
Local / market
Fresh sage
Whole leaves pressed onto each cutlet — the defining aroma.
8 leaves
Dry white wine
Deglazes the fond into the sauce; use something you would drink.
1/2 cup
Local / market
Butter
Cold, swirled in at the end to gloss the sauce.
3 tbsp
Flour
A light dredge on the chicken side helps the sear and thickens the sauce.
1/4 cup
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Stovetop
The Method
  1. AssembleLay sage on each cutlet, drape prosciutto over, press to adhere; dredge the bare side in flour.
  2. Sear prosciutto-side downSear in oil, prosciutto-side first, pressing flat until crisp; flip briefly to finish.
  3. Rest the chickenRemove cutlets to a plate while you build the sauce.
  4. DeglazePour in white wine, scrape the fond, and reduce by half.
  5. FinishSwirl in cold butter off the heat; spoon the sauce over the cutlets.
The Toolkit

Skillet · Meat mallet · Tongs

Straight Answers
Can you make Chicken Saltimbocca in an air fryer? — Sometimes

Sometimes — if the pieces are small and cooked dry, an air fryer can handle it in a single layer; anything saucy or liquid needs a pan. When in doubt, the stovetop or oven is the safe call.

Can you freeze Chicken Saltimbocca? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Chicken Saltimbocca ahead of time? — Partly

The components hold — prep the parts ahead and finish it close to serving for the best texture.

Is Chicken Saltimbocca gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Chicken Saltimbocca vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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