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Creamy Chicken Marsala

Cultural Context

Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish that showcases the rich flavors of Marsala wine, a fortified wine from Sicily. It is often served in Italian restaurants and is popular for its creamy sauce and tender chicken. The dish reflects the Italian tradition of using local wines to enhance the flavors of the food, making it a beloved choice for family dinners and special occasions.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 chicken breasts
olive oil
clarified butter
bacon
onion
shallots
mushrooms
sage
tarragon
garlic puree
heavy cream
black mission thick balsamic vinegar
dry Marsala wine
Mediterranean sea salt

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut cream is lower in calories and adds a unique flavor, while milk is more budget-friendly.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often cheaper and more flavorful.

1

Start by making the sauce in a reduction saucepan or regular pan.

2

Heat roasted garlic olive oil in the pan.

3

Add bacon to the pan and cook until the fat renders.

4

Add chopped onion to the pan and caramelize it.

5

Once the onion is caramelized, add shallots and cook until they soften.

6

Add mushrooms to the pan and sauté until they release their water.

7

Season mushrooms with Mediterranean sea salt to help extract water.

8

Once the mushrooms are cooked, add black mission thick balsamic vinegar and dry Marsala wine.

9

Let the mixture simmer to reduce.

10

In a separate pan, heat clarified butter until hot.

11

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

12

Add chicken breasts to the pan and cook until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.

13

While the chicken cooks, continue to check the sauce and stir occasionally to prevent burning.

14

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the heat and set aside.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingdeglazing

Equipment Needed

reduction saucepanregular pancutting boardknife

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Chicken MarsalaMarsala Chicken
Local Name: Pollo alla Marsala cremoso

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