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The Recipe Instructions |
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Ingredients
LEMON DRESSING
1/4 tsp grated lemon peel
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
CHICKEN
4 boneless, skinless chicken-breast h, alves (1
1/2 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper, divided
8 thin slices prosciutto ham (4 oz.)
1 lb asparagus, trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil
Directions
1. Heat oven to 450 B0F. Line a 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan with foil.
2. Make Lemon Dressing: Combine lemon peel, juice, salt, pepper and
oil in small bowl. Set aside.
3. Sprinkle chicken breasts with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon
pepper.
4. Place 2 slices prosciutto, slightly overlapping, on work surface.
Place 1 chicken breast at one end and roll tightly to form log.
Repeat with remaining prosciutto and chicken. Transfer to prepared
pan. Roast 6 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, toss asparagus with oil and season with remaining 1/4
teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add to pan with chicken and
continue roasting, stirring asparagus once, until asparagus begins to
brown and chicken is cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes more. Let stand
3 minutes.
6. Slice chicken diagonally and serve with asparagus. Drizzle with
Lemon Dressing. Makes 4 servings.
PER SERVING: Calories 325, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 3 g,
Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 1,029 mg, Carbohydrates 3 g, Protein 43 g
Servings: 4
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