Tantalize your taste buds with the classic French dish, Chicken Marsala, elevated to new heights by the culinary expertise of Claude Leenfants. This delectable dish features tender chicken breasts sautéed to perfection and bathed in a rich, velvety Marsala wine sauce that is bursting with savory and slightly sweet flavors. Accompanying the chicken are succulent mushrooms that add an earthy depth to the dish, while the Marsala wine lends a touch of sophistication and complexity. For a vegetarian twist, the recipe also includes an enticing Marsala sauce variation made with flavorful oyster mushrooms, providing a meatless option that is equally satisfying. Additionally, the article offers a delightful recipe for homemade chicken stock, an essential ingredient that adds an extra layer of richness and depth to the Marsala sauce. Whether you opt for the classic chicken or the vegetarian version, this dish is sure to leave you craving for more.
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CHICKEN MARSALA
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To prepare the chicken, season the flour with salt and pepper. Slice the chicken breasts to 1/4-inch-thick medallions. Coat with the flour and tap off any excess.
- Next, in a saucepan over medium heat, add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan and allow to warm. After warming, add the chicken and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and repeat the process. After cooking all the chicken, hold warm covered on a plate. Add the marsala to the pan over medium-high heat. This will deglaze the pan. After deglazing, reduce the wine by three-fourths volume so 2 ounces remain. Then add the mushrooms. Stir the mushrooms, scraping the sides, then finish with the veal stock. Allow the stock to warm and thicken for 4 to 5 minutes, and then remove from the heat. Stir in the butter and finish by spooning over the cooked chicken. Garnish with fresh herbs or cheese if desired.
CLAUDE LENFANT'S CHICKEN MARSALA
This is another recipe from my celebrity collection. Claude Lenfant was (still is, for all I know) the director of the U.S. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. I would serve this with rice or pasta.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt margarine.
- Brown chicken breasts; sprinkle with salt and pepper and remove from skillet.
- Add shallots, Marsala, chicken stock and tomatoes to skillet.
- Simmer until liquid is partially reduced, about 10 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over breasts.
- Cover and simmer until chicken is tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- On a warm serving platter, place the breasts, then pour sauce over; garnish with parsley.
THE BEST CHICKEN MARSALA
This classic Italian-American dish is a nostalgic reminder of large family dinners of a bygone era. It's the ultimate crowd pleaser. The flavors from the marsala and cremini mushrooms bring a sweet earthiness to the sauce that really elevates simple seared chicken breasts.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Cut two 12-inch sheets of plastic wrap.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, making 6 roughly equal pieces; they should look like large chicken tenders. Place one sheet of plastic on a clean cutting board. Put a chicken piece in the center of the plastic and top with the other sheet of plastic. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4 inch thick and 6 to 8 inches long. Transfer to the wire rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces. Liberally sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Mix the flour with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a generous amount of pepper in a shallow bowl or plate. Dredge the cutlets in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 1 minute. Sear 3 cutlets until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the cutlets to a plate. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and sear the remaining 3 cutlets until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. It's ok if the chicken is not completely cooked through; it will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Add the mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the same pan and cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, until the mushrooms are slightly softened and just beginning to release some liquid, 3 to 4 minutes. (The mushrooms will soak up the oil quickly and dry up the pan; that's ok, more liquid will release as they cook longer.) Add the shallots and cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, until starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Pour in the wine and 1/2 cup water. Return the pan to high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the liquid reduces by a third and starts to thicken, 6 to 7 minutes. Whisk in the butter and continue whisking until it is melted and the sauce has thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the cutlets and any accumulated juices to the pan and cook, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Remove the chicken to a platter and stir the parsley into the sauce. Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with more parsley.
CHICKEN WITH MUSTARD MASCARPONE MARSALA SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and cook just until brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cool slightly.
- While the chicken cools, melt 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet over medium-high heat, then add the onion and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and garlic and saute until the mushrooms are tender and the juices evaporate, about 12 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until it is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Stir in the mascarpone and mustard. Cut the chicken breasts crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat until the chicken is just cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chopped parsley. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain. Toss the fettuccine with 3 tablespoons of butter and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Swirl the fettuccine onto serving plates. Spoon the chicken mixture over top. Garnish with parsley sprigs and serve.
CHICKEN MARSALA
A delicious, classic chicken dish -- lightly coated chicken breasts braised with Marsala wine and mushrooms. Easy and ideal for both a quick weeknight entree AND serving to company.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano. Coat chicken pieces in flour mixture.
- In a large skillet, melt butter in oil over medium heat. Place chicken in the pan, and lightly brown. Turn over chicken pieces, and add mushrooms. Pour in wine and sherry. Cover skillet; simmer chicken 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink and juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 543 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
EASY CHICKEN MARSALA
I got this recipe off of the back of a bag of frozen chicken breasts. It was really easy, but tasted very "gourmet". I know you will enjoy it as much as we did. The original recipe called for a 8 oz. can of tomato sauce, but I used the bigger can to make it more saucy.
Provided by Miracle Miriam
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4 chicken breasts and sauce, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In plastic bag, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Add chicken; shake to coat.
- Heat oil over medium heat and add chicken. Cook until no longer pink in center. Remove and set chicken aside.
- In the same skillet add garlic and mushrooms; cook 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, and basil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Serve over hot linguine.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Look for free-range, organic chicken, and fresh mushrooms.
- Use a good quality Marsala wine: A dry or semi-dry Marsala will work best in this dish. Avoid sweet Marsala, as it will make the sauce too sweet.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When browning the chicken, make sure to do it in batches so that the chicken has enough space to brown properly.
- Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Reduce the sauce until it is thick and syrupy: This will help to intensify the flavor of the sauce.
- Serve the chicken marsala immediately: This dish is best served hot, over pasta or rice.
Conclusion:
Chicken marsala is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its rich, flavorful sauce and tender chicken, it is sure to be a hit at your next dinner party. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal, give chicken marsala a try. You won't be disappointed.
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