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Saffron Chicken Breast with Speck

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people
Author: Alessandra

Ingredients

  • 700 gr. Chicken fillets
  • 200 gr higher welfare slice Speck
  • 1 onion
  • 100 ml. cream
  • 150 ml. milk
  • 20 almonds minced
  • 1 saffron sachet
  • a few sprigs of thyme
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breast into thin fillets.
  • Finely slice the onion.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet and fry the onion.
  • Cook it until softened and golden, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
  • Heat the milk slightly and melt the saffron.
  • Add the fillets and cook until gently brown on both sides. Season with salt, then pour into the almonds, the cream, the milk with saffron.
  • Cover and continue cooking over a low heat for 15/20 minutes, loosen it up with some warm milk/water, if needed.
  • Meanwhile, dice the Speck into little strips and put into a warm frying pan to sweat until crispy, without adding any oil or butter. When you see that it is ready, mix it with the sauce.
  • After letting the time for cooking, uncover the chicken to allow the sauce to thicken.
  • Add the sliced Speck and fresh thyme and toss gently to allow the flavour to combine
  • Serve with some minced almonds on top.