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Sheet-Pan Chicken Saltimbocca with Roasted Potatoes and Crispy Kale

This sheet-pan chicken saltimbocca is a clever, high-protein take on the Italian classic, traditionally made with veal. By wrapping lean chicken cutlets in salty prosciutto and fragrant sage, you achieve a sophisticated depth of flavour with very little preparation. The traybake method allows the chicken juices to mingle with the baby new potatoes, while the addition of crispy kale provides a nutritious, savoury crunch that elevates the entire dish.

Perfect for a nutritious midweek meal, this balanced recipe is packed with vitamins and minerals. The secret lies in the punchy anchovy and red wine vinegar dressing, which cuts through the richness of the ham and brings the roasted vegetables to life. Serve it straight from the oven for a satisfying dinner that feels truly indulgent while remaining remarkably healthy.

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Ingredients for Sheet-Pan Chicken Saltimbocca with Roasted Potatoes and Crispy Kale

  • 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets (about 900g total)

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided

  • 12 small fresh sage leaves, divided

  • 8 thin slices prosciutto (about 170g )

  • 450g baby new potatoes, sliced in half lengthwise, quartered if large

  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

  • 3 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons honey

  • 1 bunch curly kale (about 230g ), ribs and stems removed, coarsely chopped

  • 2 (18x13") rimmed baking sheets

Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 218°C. Arrange chicken cutlets in a single layer on rimmed baking sheet and season with 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Place 1 sage leaf on top of each cutlet, then wrap each in 1 slice of prosciutto, starting from the top and wrapping in a single layer, making sure cutlet stays flat.

Finely chop remaining 4 sage leaves and toss with potatoes, garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoons pepper on second rimmed baking sheet.

Cook chicken in upper third of oven and potatoes in lower third until prosciutto is crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of chicken registers 74°C, 12-14 minutes.

Meanwhile, whisk anchovies, vinegar, honey, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper in a large bowl; add kale and toss to coat.

Remove both baking sheets from oven; let chicken rest. Spread kale evenly over potatoes and return to upper third of oven. Roast until potatoes are tender and kale is browned at edges, about 5 minutes more.

Divide chicken among 4 plates. Serve potatoes and kale alongside.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 28 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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