Chicken Saltimbocca with Mustard, Cream and Sage
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
- 16 sage leaves
- 8 slices streaky bacon (we use Freedom Farms)
- toothpicks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- small knob of butter
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- ½ cup white wine
- ½ cup cream
- ¼ cup water
- 2 teaspoons wholegrain mustard
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut each chicken thigh in half. Season both sides and place 2 sage leaves on each thigh. Wrap in a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- 2
Heat the oil and butter in a large sauté pan and add the chicken. Cover and cook for 7 minutes over a medium low heat. Turn the chicken over and cook uncovered for 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken.
- 3
Transfer to a plate, cover and keep warm.
- 4
Spoon the excess fat from the pan, leaving 1 tablespoon. Add the onion and garlic with a pinch of salt and cook until the onion is tender. Add the wine and let it bubble up for 1 minute, scraping the base of the pan to release all the sticky bits. Add the cream, water and mustard and season. Bring to the boil and simmer for a few minutes until reduced and lightly thickened.
- 5
To serve: Remove the toothpicks and place the chicken on plates then spoon over the sauce.
