Classic Chicken Marsala Recipe

Ratings

Expert Rating

4.9

95% confidence

Final Score

4.9

90% confidence

Category Scores

9.8

Taste

6.0

Difficulty

9.5

Presentation

7.0

Nutrition

9.0

Value

9.5

Instructions

9.0

Ingredients

9.0

Time Accuracy

9.5

Would Make Again

9.3

Overall

Cooking Timeline

Prep 15 min

Cook 20 min

Step 1
Step 2 6 min
Step 3 5 min
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Chicken

1.5 lbs chicken cutlets (halved and pounded thin)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter

Sauce

8 oz cremini mushrooms (sliced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
3/4 cup sweet marsala wine
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp unsalted butter (cold, cubed for finishing)

Garnish

2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

Equipment

Large skillet A heavy-bottomed stainless steel or cast iron skillet works best
Meat mallet For pounding chicken cutlets thin
Whisk For finishing the sauce

Instructions

1

Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
2

Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.
6 min
3

Add remaining butter and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until mushrooms are browned and tender.
5 min
4

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5

Pour in Marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until reduced by half.
6

Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over top, and simmer until cooked through.
7

Whisk in cold butter cubes to gloss the sauce, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories 410

Protein 32g

Carbs 14g

Fat 22g

Fiber 1g

Sugar 3g

Sodium 520g

Serving Size 1 chicken cutlet with sauce

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An exceptional restaurant-quality dinner that comes together easily at home.

Pros

Rich and flavorful sauce
Quick cook time
Elegant presentation

Cons

Requires attention during reduction

Overview

A foolproof guide to making tender chicken cutlets in a luxurious mushroom and Marsala wine sauce.

AI Insights

Summary

A delightful Italian-American classic highlighting pan-seared chicken cutlets served in a luscious mushroom and Marsala wine reduction.

Tips

Pound chicken cutlets to an even thickness so they cook uniformly
Do not skip browning the mushrooms to build deep flavor depth
Swirl in cold butter at the very end to give the sauce a glossy, restaurant-style finish