Lemon Chicken With Prosciutto
Lemon chicken with prosciutto is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. This tasty meal combines tender pieces of chicken with salty prosciutto, tangy lemon, and fresh herbs to create a satisfying and satisfying dish that is sure to become a family favorite.
To make lemon chicken with prosciutto, you will need the following ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of prosciutto
- 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
To make the dish, start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven is heating up, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Next, heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook them for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
While the chicken is cooking, thinly slice the lemons and set them aside. Once the chicken is cooked, arrange the lemon slices over the top of the chicken breasts in a single layer.
Next, lay the prosciutto slices over the top of the lemon slices, making sure to cover the chicken completely. Sprinkle the chopped parsley, basil, and garlic over the top of the prosciutto.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the dish for 10-12 minutes, or until the prosciutto is crispy and the chicken is cooked through.
When the dish is finished, let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Lemon chicken with prosciutto is delicious when served with a side of steamed vegetables or a simple green salad. You can also serve it with a side of your favorite pasta or rice dish.
Lemon chicken with prosciutto is a tasty and satisfying meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With its delicious combination of tender chicken, salty prosciutto, and tangy lemon, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Give it a try and see for yourself just how delicious lemon chicken with prosciutto can be.
Lemon Chicken With Prosciutto
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices prosciutto
- 2 lemons
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven is heating up, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Next, heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook them for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
- While the chicken is cooking, thinly slice the lemons and set them aside. Once the chicken is cooked, arrange the lemon slices over the top of the chicken breasts in a single layer.
- Next, lay the prosciutto slices over the top of the lemon slices, making sure to cover the chicken completely. Sprinkle the chopped parsley, basil, and garlic over the top of the prosciutto.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the dish for 10-12 minutes, or until the prosciutto is crispy and the chicken is cooked through.
- When the dish is finished, let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.
