Best Chicken Thighs With Crispy Prosciutto And Foie Gras Pate Recipes

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ROSEMARY CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Heat a double burner grill pan, griddle pan, or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
• Pour about 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil into a shallow dish and add the garlic.
• Strip the leaves off a sprig of rosemary and finely chop, about 1 tablespoon. Add the chopped rosemary to the bowl with the garlic and oil. Break the remaining rosemary up into 8 small sprigs about the size of the chicken pieces.
• Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, to taste, and add them to the garlic mixture. Turn to coat. Wrap the chicken pieces in prosciutto, securing the ham with a sprig of rosemary as you wrap. The sprigs should stick out a bit at the edges of the ham. Drizzle the chicken with more oil and grill for 12 minutes, turning occasionally.
• Serve 2 pieces of chicken for each serving, along with some lemon wedges for squeezing over the top. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve.

CRISPY CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BASIL AND PROSCIUTTO BUTTER

Steps:

• Using a fork, combine the butter ingredients. Divide the seasoned butter into 8 equal portions.
• Prepare the grill for indirect and direct cooking over medium-high heat.
• Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Using your fingertips, gently loosen the skin of the thighs, being careful not to completely separate the skin from the meat. Lift skin up and place a portion of butter underneath. Smooth the skin over the butter and massage it gently to spread it evenly over the top of the meat. Season thighs on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Grill thighs, skin side up first, over indirect medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until sizzling, slightly firm and lightly marked on the bottom, 18 to 20 minutes. Then turn the thighs over and cook over direct medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until the juices run clear, the skin is blistered and crisp, and the meat is no longer pink at the bone, 2 to 4 minutes more. If flare-ups occur (and they did frequently for me), move the thighs temporarily over indirect heat. Remove from grill and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve warm.

ITALIAN SMOTHERED CHICKEN WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place 1/3 cup flour in shallow bowl; dredge chicken breasts in flour, shaking off any excess.
• In deep 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto; cook and stir about 2 minutes or until crispy. Using slotted spoon and leaving as much of the fat as possible in skillet, transfer prosciutto to plate, and set aside.
• Add chicken breasts to hot skillet; cook over medium heat about 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer to plate.
• Add additional 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil to skillet; heat over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook about 4 minutes or until they begin to brown. Add onion; cook about 6 minutes or until softened. Add garlic; continue to cook another minute.
• Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over vegetables; cook and stir 2 minutes.
• Add wine; cook and stir until almost evaporated. Stir in broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; return chicken breasts to skillet. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F) and sauce is thickened. Top each serving with crispy prosciutto. Serve over cooked pasta, if desired.