Description
Culinary magic happens when classic chicken marsala delivers Italian-inspired comfort straight to dinner tables. Tender chicken medallions bathed in rich mushroom wine sauce promise a restaurant-quality meal that delights home cooks seeking simple elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup marsala wine
Protein and Coating:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Carefully pound chicken breasts to an even 1/4-inch thickness, ensuring uniform cooking and tender texture.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then generously dredge each piece in flour, shaking off excess for a light, crisp coating.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gently place floured chicken into hot skillet, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy edges form.
- Transfer browned chicken to a warm plate, covering loosely to retain heat.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add sliced mushrooms, sautéing until they release moisture and turn golden brown, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the mushrooms, stirring quickly to prevent burning and enhance aromatic complexity.
- Pour marsala wine and chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up browned bits from the bottom to maximize flavor depth.
- Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to reduce and concentrate its rich, savory essence.
- Carefully return chicken to the skillet, nestling pieces into the marsala sauce and letting them warm through for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, adding a vibrant, herbaceous finish to the dish.
- Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over the chicken for maximum flavor absorption.
Notes
- Pounding chicken evenly prevents uneven cooking and ensures a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that impresses dinner guests.
- Use gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly version, creating a crispy coating that matches the original recipe’s deliciousness.
- Choose high-quality marsala wine for deeper, more complex flavor, preferably a dry variety that enhances the sauce’s richness.
- Pat chicken completely dry before flouring to achieve the perfect golden-brown crust that provides delightful crispiness and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 573 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 99 mg