Description
A delicious and easy-to-make crispy prosciutto chicken dish featuring juicy chicken thighs wrapped in savory prosciutto, paired with warm puy lentils and flavorful sundried tomatoes for a satisfying, wholesome meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Prosciutto
- 8 skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 8 slices prosciutto
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lentils and Sundried Tomatoes
- 2 pouches puy lentils (approximately 400g total)
- 280g jar sundried tomatoes including oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or Gas mark 4 to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Prepare the Chicken: Wrap each skinless boneless chicken thigh with one slice of prosciutto, ensuring it covers the chicken evenly. Place the wrapped thighs on a baking tray in a single layer.
- Season and Drizzle: Drizzle the chicken thighs with olive oil, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste for added flavor.
- Bake the Chicken: Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the prosciutto is crispy and the chicken is thoroughly cooked through.
- Warm the Lentils and Sundried Tomatoes: While the chicken bakes, add the puy lentils to a medium saucepan along with the sundried tomatoes and about half of the oil from the jar. Gently heat the mixture over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
- Plate and Serve: Spoon the warm lentils mixed with sundried tomatoes onto four plates, then top each with two crispy prosciutto-wrapped chicken thighs for a complete dish.
Notes
- Puy lentils can be substituted with other lentil varieties if preferred, but puy lentils hold their shape well when cooked.
- You can use different sundried tomato oils or even add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the lentils for extra flavor.
- Ensure the prosciutto is thinly sliced for optimal crispiness during baking.
- Leftover chicken can be refrigerated and enjoyed cold or reheated gently to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: crispy prosciutto chicken, baked chicken thighs, puy lentils recipe, sundried tomatoes, easy chicken dinner, Italian chicken dish
