Let's Get Cookin'! Chicken Marsala, a Tasty Twist on Italian-American Cuisine
Pan-seared chicken simmered in a creamy, mushroom-infused Marsala wine sauce
Fire up your stove and slurp a glass of vino, because we're crafting a classic Italian-American dish - Chicken Marsala! This dish, with roots in the 19th century, may have begun its journey in western Sicily among English families, but it's now a solid crowd-pleaser across the pond. In this article, we'll mix up a mouthwatering Chicken Marsala recipe that'll make any dinner party a hoot!
Let's dive into the deets!
Servings: 4 saucy servingsDifficulty: Go for it, you've got this!Total: 30 divine minutesActive: Alrighty then, 25 lively minutes
Round up the Ingredients
- Give that old flour a kiss and a pinch of salt and pepper; set it aside like a welcome mat for our chicken breasts.
- Prep your chicken breasts, remove the tenders, and pound 'em into perfect 1/4-inch cutlets. Bust out your kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, and make these cutlets seasoned and ready.
- Heat up that ol' oil in a pan, and when it's good and shimmering, it's time to dredge those chicken cutlets in the seasoned flour, create that ol' school crispy exterior.
- Fry those babies up until they're golden brown and cooked to dang perfection. Let 'em rest on a warm platter, covered with foil, so they maintain their heat.
- Pour all but a teaspoon of oil outta the pan, sauté some prosciutto slices for a minute to get the fat harvested. Add in the halved cremini mushrooms and cook until they're oh-so-brown and loving every moment.
- Pour in the Marsala wine, scraping up every nook and cranny of the pan for added flavor. Next, baby, add the chicken broth, raise the heat, and watch that mixture simmer, thicken, and make its way to your taste buds.
- Whisk in the butter, and if it's too thick for your liking, add a splash more chicken broth. Don't worry, we won't tell!
- Taste, fine-tune the seasoning, and pour that delectable sauce over the perfectly sautéed chicken cutlets. Garnish with parsley, and voila! Your Chicken Marsala is begging for a starring role on your dinner table!
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Where'd Chicken Marsala Come From?
Sifting through time, we find that Chicken Marsala was birthed in the 19th century among English families living in western Sicily, where Marsala wine was – you guessed it! – produced. Today, it's a favorite Italian-American dish featuring boneless, skinless chicken breasts covered in seasoned flour and pan-fried. The sauce is created from prosciutto, Marsala wine, and chicken broth, with butter blended in just before serving.
A Glance at the Evolution
Over the years, Chicken Marsala has evolved from its roots in English Sicilian homes to find a loving home in Italian-American cuisine. The dish has seen its share of contenders trying to one-up each other, such as the creamy, cheesy versions served up at popular chains like Olive Garden, featuring stuffed chicken breast and sundried tomatoes in a rich Marsala mushroom sauce.
Its Lasting Impact
While it may not be a traditional Italian dish, Chicken Marsala has carved out a cozy niche in the Italian-American culinary landscape, thereby satisfying the hunger of folks yearning for Italian-inspired flavors with a modern twist. Enjoy, and remember – cooking's got no boundaries, and the kitchen's always a judgment-free zone!
- Aside from the article's main focus, we also have an uncategorized topic regarding the history of Chicken Marsala, a recipe that originated among English families in western Sicily.
- The Chicken Marsala recipe, falling under the nutrition category, yields four saucy servings and can be conveniently found under the Aussiedlerbote blog.
- The instructions for the Chicken Marsala recipe suggest setting aside a pinch of salt and pepper mixed with flour, creating a seasoned flour tray for the chicken cutlets.
- In the list of ingredients for the Chicken Marsala recipe, there are halved cremini mushrooms, reminiscent of the mushroom sauce often found in this dish.
