Easy Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Breast

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius/ 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly oil a roasting pan or a large casserole dish.
2. 2
   Slice the tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Arrange them on a platter or give them to a bowl.
3. 3
   Halve the chicken breasts if large.
4. 4
   Whisk together the olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper until the mixture emulsifies slightly. Adjust the taste with more salt and vinegar, if necessary.
5. 5
   Place one chicken breast on the cutting board and cut it vertically with a long sharp knife. The cut chicken breast should resemble 2 chicken tenders.
6. 6
   Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
7. 7
   Generously sprinkle the chicken with fine sea salt, ground black pepper and the spices of your choice.
8. 8
   Garnish with fresh basil leaves or chopped parsley.
9. 9
   Wrap each chicken portion with two slices prosciutto crudo, so that the prosciutto covers the chicken.
10. 10
    Place the chicken in the prepared dish.
11. 11
    Pour about tablespoon olive oil on each prosciutto wrapped chicken piece.
12. 12
    Bake for about 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken breast reaches 73 degrees Celsius/ 165 degrees Fahrenheit (use a meat thermometer).
13. 13
    You can also check by piercing the chicken with a fork, the juices should run clear and the chicken should be white in the middle, no pink is allowed when it comes to chicken. Do not overcook or the chicken will become dry.