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A spoonful of Chicken Marsala garnished with fresh parsley
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Chicken Marsala Recipe

This Chicken Marsala recipe is all about golden, pan-fried chicken breast, cooked until tender, mixed with buttery mushrooms, drenched in the flavors of a rich Marsala reduction made with EVOO, garlic, fresh rosemary, and vegetable stock. No cream here—this sauce is velvety and rich, made the original way. If that doesn't sound perfect enough, it can also be cooked in 10 minutes, so don't delay serving up this delicacy in your kitchen.

Equipment

  • knife
  • Chopping-board
  • Baking Paper
  • Meat mallet
  • bowl
  • Large-sized frying pan
  • wooden spoon
  • Tongs
  • Plate lined with paper towel

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 200 g / 7oz brown mushrooms sliced
  • ½ cup vegetable stock
  • 1 Marsala wine bottle
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small bunch fresh rosemary
  • 1 small bunch fresh parsley chopped
  • 50 g/ 1.75oz butter
  • Plain flour for coating
  • Extra virgin olive oil EVOO
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  • Place a sheet of baking paper on your chopping board. Lay the chicken breasts on top, cut them in half, and cover with another sheet of baking paper. Use a mallet to gently flatten the chicken until even.
  • In a bowl, combine plain flour with a pinch of salt and pepper and mix. Lightly coat each chicken piece in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add a generous amount of EVOO and half the butter. Once the butter melts, add the chicken pieces.
  • Season with a little salt and pepper, then cook for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Turn off the heat and transfer the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to rest.
  • Clean the pan by removing any leftover burnt bits, but leave the sauce which has been created. Add more EVOO, turn the heat up to medium, and add the crushed garlic. Sauté until lightly golden, then add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and stir to combine. Remove the rosemary leaves from their sprigs and add them to the pan. Stir again.
  • Pour in ½ cup Marsala wine and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 5–7 min, stirring occasionally, until the alcohol evaporates or the liquid reduces slightly, then add half a glass of vegetable stock, cover with a lid and let it simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • After 5 minutes, remove the lid. Sprinkle a small pinch of flour into the sauce, and stir to thicken. Add the remaining butter and return the chicken to the pan. Pour a little more Marsala over the chicken, turning each piece to coat it fully in the sauce. Once the chicken is evenly covered and the sauce is glossy, turn off the heat and serve immediately.

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