published Sep 29, 2023, updated Aug 14, 2024 Chicken is one of those versatile proteins that seems to go with nearly everything! There are so many ways to prepare and serve it. From Marinated Tahini Chicken, Harissa Chicken and Chinese Steamed Chicken, to Chicken Biryani and Thai Gai Yang Chicken. Some of my favorite poultry dishes pair chicken with some sort of vegetable. This brings me to today’s dish: Italy’s chicken marsala. It’s a one-skillet meal that comes together in about 30 minutes. Featuring crimini mushrooms, butter, herbs and spices, and rich Marsala wine, it’s just as hearty as it sounds. Legend has it that this dish originated in Sicily, the birthplace of Marsala wine. Italian immigrants living in the United States brought the recipe over with them, and it soon became an Italian-American classic! I like to pair my chicken marsala recipe with a side of mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. A filling meal that takes under an hour to put together? Sounds like the perfect weeknight dinner idea to me!
What is Marsala Sauce made of?
Marsala sauce is made with Marsala wine, chicken or vegetable stock, garlic, herbs, mushrooms, butter, and a dash of flour. It’s hearty, creamy, and full of complex flavors. In my opinion, the sauce is the star of this chicken marsala recipe!
What Marsala Wine is Best For Chicken Marsala?
As I mentioned, there are several different types of Marsala wine — whites are dry and reds are sweet. I usually use sweet red Marsala for my chicken marsala recipe. The subtle sweetness pairs perfectly with the chicken and mushrooms.
What Can I Use Instead of Marsala Wine In Chicken Marsala?
You can use Madeira wine if you can’t find Marsala. Its flavor (and color) is very similar to Marsala! If you don’t like cooking with wine, you can replace it with white grape juice! If you do, make sure to add a bit of vanilla extract and sherry vinegar to really recreate that Marsala flavor. Love this recipe? Share it with the world on Pinterest.
