Proscuitto wrapped chicken with garlic butter asparagus
(from largomason’s recipe box)
Source: figandcherry.com
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 chicken breasts
- 8 slices proscuitto
- 50g butter
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 bunches asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- Lemon wedges to serve
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 200C. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Brown the chicken breasts on both sides, about 4 minutes each.
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Remove from the pan and allow to cool for 1 minute on a plate. Wrap each one with 2 slices of proscuitto, tucking in the ends to seal. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until cooked through. Allow to rest while you prepare the asparagus.
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In the same frying pan add the butter and garlic and melt until foaming. Add the asparagus and cook stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender. Season with pepper.
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Slice the chicken breasts and serve with asparagus and lemon wedges.