Chicken Recipes

CHICKEN WITH HAM AND CHEESE

This tasty combination comes from Emilia-Romagna, where it is also prepared with veal.

INGREDIENTS
4 small chicken breasts, skinned and boned
flour seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper, for dredging
4 tablespoons butter
3—4 leaves fresh sage
4 thin slices prosciutto or ham, cut in half
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

SERVES 4

1. Cut each breast in half lengthI wise to make two flat fillets of approximately the same thickness. Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, and shake off the excess.

2. Preheat the broiler. Heat the butter in a large heavy frying pan and add the sage leaves. Add the chicken, in one layer, and cook over low to medium heat until golden brown on both sides, turning as necessary. This will take about 15 minutes.

3. Remove the chicken from the heat, and arrange on a flameproof serving dish or broiler pan. Place one piece of ham on each chicken fillet and top with the grated Parmesan. Broil for 3—4 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Serve at once.