Chef John's Chicken Marsala
If you are looking for a delicious and impressive dish to serve at your next dinner party, Chef John's Chicken Marsala is the perfect choice. This classic Italian dish features tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich and flavorful Marsala wine sauce, creating a dish that is sure to impress even the most discerning of palates. Chef John's recipe combines simple ingredients with expert techniques to create a dish that is both elegant and incredibly satisfying.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
Ingredients
Directions
Step 1
Season chicken breasts all over with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts, skin-side down, in hot butter and oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until breasts are almost cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Transfer chicken breasts to a plate.
Step 3
Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms with a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper in hot butter until mushrooms are golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add minced shallot; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the top and cook and stir until the bitterness of the flour cooks off, 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 4
Pour wine into skillet and bring to a boil; cook and stir until wine reduces and sauce thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken stock; bring to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, 3 to 5 minutes more.
Step 5
Return chicken breasts to the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook chicken, turning once, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from heat.
Step 6
Move chicken to one side of the skillet and tilt the skillet so that the sauce pools at the bottom. Stir parsley and 1 teaspoon cold butter into the sauce, stirring constantly, until sauce is shiny and butter is completely melted. Transfer chicken breasts to plates and spoon mushrooms and sauce over the top.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
799
Calories
39g
Fat
27g
Carbs
51g
Protein
Complement
The key to Chef John's Chicken Marsala lies in the careful balance of flavors and the perfect execution of each step. The chicken is first pounded thin and then seared to perfection, ensuring a juicy and tender result. The Marsala wine sauce is then created by deglazing the pan with the rich, sweet wine and adding in savory mushrooms and fragrant herbs. The result is a dish that is both comforting and sophisticated, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. With Chef John's Chicken Marsala, you can bring the flavors of Italy right to your own kitchen and impress your guests with a dish that is truly unforgettable.