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Grandma’s Chicken Marsala

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 8 chicken cutlets
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves chopped garlic
  • 1/2 cup dry Marsala wine
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
Description

Grandma’s favorite, secret holiday season meal.

Serving Size
4 people
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
40 minutes
Cuisine(s)
Holiday / Seasonal, Italian
Food Allergies
Milk (Dairy)
Meal Type
Dinner
Instructions
  1. Place flour in a shallow bowl.
  2. Use meat tenderizer to pound chicken to about a 1/4 inch thick
  3. Season with salt and pepper
  4. Dredge chicken in flour, turning to coat all sides.
  5. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat.
  6. Cook chicken in batches until golden brown (about 4 minutes each side)
  7. Transfer to plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  8. Pour off oil from skillet.
  9. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
  10. Add mushrooms and onions.
  11. Season with salt and pepper.
  12. Cook, stirring occasionally and until tender (about 7 minutes).
  13. Add garlic and cook, stirring until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
  14. Add Marsala wine, stock, cream, and thyme.
  15. Simmer until thickened (about 15 minutes), stir as needed.
  16. Season with salt and pepper.
  17. Return chicken to pan and toss around to coat.
  18. Serve with a few sprigs of thyme as a garnish.