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A Delicious Chicken Marsala Recipe You’re Going to Love!

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Chicken Marsala Recipe
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Chicken Marsala Recipe a Versatile Dish – Perfect for a Family Meal or Entertaining Guests

 
Chicken Marsala Recipe - Chef Jean Pierre My Chicken Marsala recipe creates a dish that is full of flavor and relatively simple to make. Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian dish dating back to the 19th century that consists of chicken breast that is coated in flour, pan-fried, and then simmered in a Marsala wine sauce. The dish is often served with mushrooms, but you can also add in other vegetables like peas or carrots.

Chicken Marsala is a versatile dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or for entertaining guests. And the best part is that it only takes about 30 minutes to prepare! So, if you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish, then Chicken Marsala is the perfect choice. Bon appetit!

Easy Chicken Marsala Recipe

Chicken Marsala Recipe

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Hello there friends, one of the most highly requested recipes of all time in my YouTube comments has been Chicken Marsala. Today friends, I will teach you a Chicken Marsala recipe that beats all others! The secret is in the fantastic sauce.
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Recipe Ingredients
  

  • 4 @ 6 to 8 ounces Chicken Breasts (slightly pounded to ½ thick max)
  • Flour for dredging
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Olive Oil (or clarified butter if you have it)
  • ¼ cup Benton’s Bacon, diced
  • 2 Shallots, minced (optional)
  • ½ pound Mushrooms, chopped
  • ¼ cup aged Black Mission Fig Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Sage or Tarragon, chopped
  • ¼ cup Marsala (dry or sweet is based on how sour is your balsamic)
  • 2 cups Beef Stock
  • 2 tablespoons Cream (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet Butter

For the Rosemary Roasted Carrots and Potatoes:

  • Approx. 1 pound small White or Red Nouvelle Potatoes or Yukon Gold
  • Approx. 1 pound Carrot peeled and cut about 1” long in a bias
  • ¼ cup Garlic Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Sage or Rosemary, chopped
  • 1 or 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • Salt and freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • ¼ freshly grated Reggiano

Recipe Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven to 375°
  • In a reduction saucier pan, add the bacon cook at very low heat for a minute, add the onion and when golden brown add the shallots and cook for a couple minutes.  Add the mushrooms, add salt on top of the mushrooms and cook until all the water has evaporated, add the fresh herbs, Garlic and when the garlic is fragrant, add Balsamic Vinegar, let reduce for a few minutes if your vinegar is young and acid.  If your vinegar is aged and sweet just add the Marsala and the stock and cook for about 15/20 minutes.  Add the cream (optional), chopped parsley and adjust the salt and pepper.  You can also add a touch of butter for a smoother and richer sauce.
  • In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or your clarified butter and when hot add the chicken and season with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown, flip on other side and transfer to the preheated oven and bake for a few minutes (depending on the thickness) and until the inside temperature is 155°F to 160°F.
  • For the Rosemary Roasted Carrots and Potatoes:
  • Preheat Oven to 375°
  • Cut your potatoes in half or in quarters depending on the size. Pieces should be about 1 to ½ inch in size.  Poach them in boiling water until 90% cooked.  Remove from water and cool into a cookie sheet.  Do the same for the carrots except that after the carrots are cooked you need to plunge them in ice water immediately to stop the cooking process and seal in the bright orange color.
  • In a glass bowl, mix the olive oil, Rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper and coat the cooked potatoes and carrots.  Arrange in a single layer onto a cookie lined with a silicone mat.  
  • Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.  As soon as you remove them from oven, sprinkle some optional freshly grated Reggiano.

Pro-Tips

For the Garlic Olive Oil, click here
For the Black Mission Fig Balsamic Vinegar, click here
For the Reduction Saucier Pan, click here
For the Non-Stick Fry Pan, click here
For the Laser Thermometer, click here
Silicone Baking Mat, click here

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What’s the difference between chicken Marsala and chicken Madeira?

The main difference between Chicken Marsala and Chicken Madeira lies in the type of wine used and the overall flavor profile. Chicken Marsala uses Marsala wine, which gives the dish a rich caramelized flavor, while Chicken Madeira is made with Madeira wine, which has a sweeter, more robust taste. Additionally, Chicken Marsala typically includes mushrooms and is often garnished with parsley, whereas Chicken Madeira may include mushrooms, asparagus, and is commonly topped with melted mozzarella cheese.

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1 Comment

  1. Heather
    Heather on August 6, 2025 at 6:05 am

    5 stars
    Yum! Whenever we run out of the sauce, my family always begs until I make more. Thank you Chef (:

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