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    Culinary Lion » Recipes » Keto Dinner Recipes » Keto Appetizer Recipes » Keto Chicken Saltimbocca Tenders

    Keto Chicken Saltimbocca Tenders

    by Frank Campanella 2 Comments

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    Chicken saltimbocca

    A super simple recipe to step up your chicken tender game while keeping things Keto. great low car meal prep for anyone looking for quick healthy meals on the go

    Saltimbocca means “jumps in the mouth” in Italian so I figured a tender would be a perfect version to pop in your mouth. This recipe couldn’t be simpler but looks like a fancy appetizer that you could find at a elegant wedding or a high end restaurant. I used leftover cooked chicken breast sliced diagonally into long rectangular pieces but you could also use raw chicken breast if you wanted. If you’re using raw chicken just make sure you cut one in half to see if its done or use a thermometer to see if it’s reached 165 degrees F.

    Chicken Saltimbocca

    After the tenders are cooked I served them over a bed of mixed greens drizzled with an aged balsamic and some fresh grated pecorino Romano cheese. The last step is completely optional but the balsamic and finely grated cheese really take this dish from good to great. The spring greens not only look nice and prevent the tenders from sliding around on the plate but they also absorb all the flavor of the tenders along with the vinegar and make for a tasty bonus salad.

    So next time you want to step up your keto appetizer game with minimal effort give these tenders a try. Prosciutto makes everything better and this tenders are perfect example of turning your average appetizer into something exceptional.

    Chicken Saltimbocca

    Keto Chicken Saltimbocca Tenders

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    Course: Appetizer, Meal Prep
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: Chicken, saltimbocca, tender
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 480kcal
    Author: Culinary Lion

    Ingredients

    • 1 lbs chicken breasts cut into 8 tenders
    • 8 slices prosciutto grab a few extra, just in case
    • 16 leaves fresh sage
    • ½ cup shredded mozzarella
    • ½ Tsp granulated garlic
    • ½ Tsp onion powder
    • Salt & pepper to season chicken
    • Aged Balsamic Vinegar optional
    • Pecorino Romano optional
    • Spring Greens optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to broil on low setting or 450 degrees F convection.
    • Cut chicken diagonally into a total of eight tenders and set aside.
    • Layout sliced prosciutto flat and sprinkle a pinch of mozzarella on top then lay two leaves of sage on top.
    • Place the chicken on top of the sage leaves then roll the prosciutto over the chicken and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
    • Broil on the lower rack for about 15 minutes until the prosciutto looks crispy.
    • If using raw chicken make sure chicken is fully cooked.
    • Serve over a bed of spring greens drizzled with aged balsamic and fresh grated pecorino Romano. (Optional)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 651mg | Potassium: 923mg | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 1.1mg
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Chicken Saltimbocca Tenders
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 480 Calories from Fat 216
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 24g37%
    Saturated Fat 9g56%
    Cholesterol 188mg63%
    Sodium 651mg28%
    Potassium 923mg26%
    Carbohydrates 2g1%
    Protein 58g116%
    Vitamin A 255IU5%
    Vitamin C 2.7mg3%
    Calcium 153mg15%
    Iron 1.1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. bdog

      April 10, 2019 at 2:16 pm

      Hey there, these look great. The fatty in me though is wondering about taking your recipe and frying it. Do you think it’d work if I made your recipe, then dredged it in almond flour + egg + crushed pork rind and then air fried it?

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      • Culinarylion

        April 10, 2019 at 3:23 pm

        yes, I think that would be great. Bobby from Flavcity has a similar recipe with almond flower. here’s the link if you want to check it out. https://www.flavcity.com/chicken-saltimbocca-keto-meal-prep/

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    Hey Everyone, My name is Frank Campanella. I've spent the last 20 years as a chef in restaurants throughout the mid Atlantic cooking everything from seafood and steak to classic pub grub. Now I'm taking all thoses recipes and giving them a low carb/ Keto facelift. I hope you love flavorful delicious food because that is the only recipe you will find here. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to sign up for the mailing list so you can get all the latest recipes.

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