Recipe & food styling by David Grenier
Photography by Rob Fiocca
First published in Wish April 2008
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Prosciutto Chicken & Roasted Asparagus
A chicken wrap with a twist
Ingredients (Serves 4)
| 8 | slices prosciutto |
| 2 tbsp | balsamic vinegar |
| 1 tbsp | fresh thyme |
| 4 | chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, tenders removed |
| 2 tbsp | olive oil |
| 1 bunch | asparagus, trimmed |
| 1 cup | dry white wine or chicken stock |
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450ºF. Brush prosciutto with 1 tablespoon vinegar, sprinkle with thyme and season with pepper. Wrap 2 slices of prosciutto around each piece of chicken.
- In an ovenproof, non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 3 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes, transfer skillet to oven and roast, about 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss asparagus with remaining oil and roast on a baking sheet, about 8 minutes.
- Remove chicken from oven, transfer to cutting board and tent with foil. Return skillet to high heat and deglaze with wine and remaining vinegar, scraping up any brown bits. Bring to a boil and reduce sauce for 3 minutes.
- Divide asparagus and chicken among plates and drizzle with sauce.
Nutritional information
Nutrients per serving: 342 calories, 12 g fat, 42 g protein, 6 g carbs, 2 g fibre. Excellent source of folate and iron.
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Donald Stewart writes:
Very, very tasty. I substituted pancetta for prosciutto (because I had it in my fridge) and enjoyed the meal very much. Definitely will make it again. Quick, easy and tasty, the best kind of recipe. Thanks!
—posted April 7, 2008 at 8:50 p.m.
Joanna writes:
My husband gave me the best compliment with this dish. He said it was as if he had eaten dinner at a gourmet restaurant. Thanks!
—posted April 17, 2008 at 8:08 p.m.
Erin Boyd writes:
Thank you Donald Stewart, it is a yummy recipe. I have forwarded it to family already!
—posted April 21, 2008 at 9:20 p.m.
Jane writes:
Really easy to do, with expert results. My family was really impressed - and are asking when we can have it again. No problem!
—posted August 17, 2008 at 2:51 p.m.
Crystal writes:
My best friend made this for me this summer and was amazing! Great flavor and even better as leftovers! Thanks!
—posted January 12, 2009 at 9:17 p.m.
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