Pollo Fritto with Saltimbocca Salt

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Pollo fritto, Italian for fried chicken, is a Tuscan-Jewish dish (without Saltimbocca salt) traditionally enjoyed for Hanukkah, where the chicken is simply marinated in a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, herbs and spices, then coated with flour and egg before deep-frying until golden crispy. Traditional recipes use a whole chicken, cut into parts, but you can simply use a mixture of wings, drumsticks and thighs.
What makes this chicken recipe a standout is the Saltimbocca salt. A simple but genius condiment made with crumbled crispy Prosciutto, sage and salt and black pepper. Saltimbocca, Italian for “leap into the mouth”, is an Italian classic made with thin cutlets (chicken, veal, or pork) wrapped or topped with prosciutto and sage.

 

	Saltimbocca Salt
1.5 kg Chicken, cut into 9-10 pieces 1 tbsp Finely chopped sage 1 tbsp Finely chopped rosemary 2 Large garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1/8 tsp Ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp Freshly grated nutmeg Juiced and finely grated zest of 1 lemon 1 tsp Sea salt Olive oil for frying 75 g Almond flour (or plain flour) 4 Eggs, lightly beaten Lemon wedges, to serve	2 Prosciutto slices 1 tbsp Sage, finely chopped 1 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper 1/2- 3/4 tbsp Sea salt

1. Combine chopped sage, rosemary, garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice and zest in a non-reactive bowl with sea salt. Add chicken and rub the marinade all over. Cover and chill for 6 hours or overnight.
2. For the saltimbocca salt, place prosciutto in a cold non-stick frypan over medium heat. Cook, turning occasionally, for 6 minutes or until crispy and the fat has rendered. Set aside to cool slightly. Finely chop the sage and place it in a bowl. Mix in freshly cracked black pepper and sea salt. Cumble the cooled prosciutto and add to the sage mixture. Set aside.
3. When ready to fry, remove chicken from the fridge and leave at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
4. Fill a wide bowl with flour of your choice and another with lightly beaten eggs. Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg to coat.
5. Half fill a large saucepan with olive oil and heat over medium heat until oil reaches 180C/350F on an instant-read thermometer. Carefully lower the chicken into the oil. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until golden and chicken is cooked through. Drain on paper towel. You might have to do this in batches. Make sure the oil returns to 180C/350F each time before cooking the next batch.
6. Sprinkle pollo fritto with saltimbocca salt and serve with lemon wedges alongside.

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