Description
Keto prosciutto wrapped chicken breast delivers Italian elegance with minimal carbohydrates. Delicate chicken nestled in salty prosciutto creates a simple yet sophisticated meal that satisfies low-carb nutrition goals while delighting dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 slices prosciutto (or 16 slices if your chicken breasts are large)
- 4 ounces (115 grams) goat cheese, crumbled
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons sea salt (or 30 grams)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Additions:
- ¼ cup (35 grams) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Instructions
- Immerse chicken breasts in a saltwater bath, ensuring complete coverage. Dissolve sea salt thoroughly and allow to marinate for 10 minutes at ambient temperature or refrigerate up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor absorption.
- Fire up the oven to a scorching 450°F (232°C), creating an ideal roasting environment.
- Meticulously pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then generously season both surfaces with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Craft the luxurious filling by gently blending creamy goat cheese, finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, aromatic minced garlic, and fragrant thyme leaves until uniformly combined.
- Carefully slice a horizontal pocket into each chicken breast, maintaining structural integrity. Delicately stuff the cavities with the prepared goat cheese mixture, using gentle pressure to secure the filling.
- Layer prosciutto slices with slight overlap on a clean surface. Position each stuffed chicken breast inverted onto the cured meat. Envelop the chicken completely, ensuring total coverage and sealing the stuffing pocket. Carefully tuck prosciutto edges underneath.
- Nestle wrapped chicken breasts into a 9×13-inch (23×33 centimeter) baking dish, positioning them with minimal contact between pieces.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature precisely reaches 165°F (74°C) for perfect doneness.
- Allow the prosciutto-wrapped chicken to rest for 5 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute, before presenting this elegant dish.
Notes
- Prevent cheese leakage by carefully pressing the goat cheese mixture deep into chicken pockets, ensuring a tight seal.
- Elevate moisture levels through quick brining, transforming ordinary chicken into a succulent masterpiece with just minutes of preparation.
- Create golden, crispy prosciutto layers by gently overlapping thin slices, allowing edges to slightly connect for seamless coverage.
- Guarantee perfect doneness using an instant-read meat thermometer, targeting the precise 165°F internal temperature for safe, juicy results.
- Allow resting time after baking, giving chicken 5 minutes to redistribute delicious juices and intensify overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 2.9g
- Sodium: 1,000mg
- Fat: 13.5g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5g
- Carbohydrates: 4.9g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Protein: 47.2g
- Cholesterol: 125mg