Jamie Oliver's Chicken Breasts
2 servings
20 minutes
This chicken breast recipe by Jamie Oliver is a true symphony of Italian flavors, combining the tenderness of chicken meat with the rich aroma of parmesan, the freshness of thyme, and the spiciness of Parma ham. The thinly rolled breasts acquire a special texture, and their exquisite filling makes the dish incredibly appetizing. A light lemon accent adds a refreshing touch that perfectly balances the rich flavor notes. This recipe is suitable for both a cozy family dinner and a festive lunch, captivating with Mediterranean aromas. Serve with lemon slices and drizzle with olive oil to complete the perfect gastronomic picture.
1
Cover the chicken fillets with a piece of film and flatten them with the bottom of a pot to a thickness of 1 cm.
- Chicken breast: 4 pieces
2
Grate the parmesan. Tear the thyme leaves from the stems. Carefully make a cross incision on the inner side of the breasts. Season with pepper (no need to salt, the ham contains enough salt). Sprinkle most of the thyme over the breasts. Grate a little lemon zest on top, sprinkle with parmesan. Lay 3 slices of ham slightly overlapping on each breast. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with remaining thyme.
- Parmesan cheese: 30 g
- Fresh thyme: 2 pieces
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Olive oil: to taste
- Parma ham: 6 pieces
3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Remove the film, carefully place the chicken breasts in the skillet with the ham side down. Drizzle with olive oil. Cook for 3 minutes, flip, cook for another 3 minutes, flip again and cook for another 30 seconds – to brown the ham well.
- Olive oil: to taste
4
Serve the breasts whole or sliced into wide pieces, piled on a plate. Serve with lemon slices, drizzled with olive oil.
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Olive oil: to taste