Serrano Ham Wrapped Chicken Saltimbocca
with Sage Sauce, Cheesy Roast Potatoes, Asparagus and Tomatoes
- Milk
- Egg
- Sulphites
Saltimbocca's name translates in Italian to "jumps in the mouth", which this dish fully intends to do. This combination of tender chicken breast, Serrano ham and crispy sage results in a delicious take on the classic Roman dish. Full of flavour and textures, this delicious dish is the perfect addition to your repertoire.
Ingredients
450 grams
Potatoes
20 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
200 grams
Asparagus
125 grams
Baby Plum Tomatoes
½ unit(s)
Echalion Shallot
1 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
½ bunch(es)
Sage
2 unit(s)
British Chicken Breasts
2 slice(s)
Serrano Ham
15 milliliter(s)
Cider Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
10 grams
Chicken Stock Paste
30 grams
Unsalted Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
100 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Utensils
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
Chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks (no need to peel).
Pop the chunks onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.
When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden, 25-35 mins. Turn halfway through and sprinkle with Italian style cheese.
Meanwhile, trim and discard the bottom 2cm from the asparagus and pop onto another baking tray with the tomatoes. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out and set aside.
Halve, peel and chop the shallot into small pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
Pick the sage leaves off their stalks (4 per person).
Sandwich each chicken breast between two pieces of baking paper or cling film.
Pop it onto a board, then give it a bash with a rolling pin or the bottom of a saucepan until it’s 1-2cm thick. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then place 2 sage leaves on each breast, followed by a Serrano ham slice.
Once the pan is hot, lay in the chicken, ham-side down, and cook until browned and crispy, 5-6 mins each side. Lower the the heat if needed.
Once cooked, transfer to a plate, cover with foil and set aside to rest. Set your pan aside to use later. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
When the potatoes have 10 mins left, pop the asparagus and tomatoes on the middle shelf of your oven to roast until tender, 8-10 mins.
Put your frying pan back on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the shallot and cook until softened, 3-4 mins. Stir in the garlic and remaining sage leaves and cook for 1 min.
Add the cider vinegar, allow it to evaporate, then stir in the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) and chicken stock paste. Bring to the boil and simmer until reduced by half, 2-3 mins.
Vigorously stir in the butter until melted, then remove from the heat.
When everything's ready, taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if it's a little thick.
Slice your chicken widthways into thin slices and serve your chicken saltimbocca with the roast potatoes and asparagus alongside.
Spoon over the sauce to finish.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many found this dish delicious and full of flavour, with some comparing it to restaurant-quality food.
- Ease of prep: Customers generally found the recipe easy to follow, with clear instructions leading to successful results.
- Suggestions: Consider using 4 sage leaves per chicken breast for more flavour; some found adding finely chopped mushrooms to the sauce enhanced the dish.
- Portions: A few reviewers mentioned needing more sauce or potatoes to balance the meal.
- Texture: Some found the asparagus tough; consider adjusting cooking time or offering alternative vegetable options.
