Buca di Beppo Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala is an elegant and delicious Italian dish that is also really easy to make.

Buca di Beppo’s Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian dish that features tender chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful Marsala wine sauce. Buca di Beppo’s Chicken Marsala is a beloved dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine. The combination of tender chicken breasts, earthy mushrooms, and rich Marsala wine creates a harmonious blend of flavors that is both comforting and satisfying. The dish is often served with a side of linguini or spaghetti, allowing you to savor the delicious sauce with each bite.

To prepare their Chicken Marsala, Buca di Beppo starts by pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness, ensuring they cook evenly and remain tender. The chicken is then lightly coated in a seasoned flour mixture, which helps to create a golden crust when cooked. The chicken is pan-fried to perfection in a combination of olive oil and butter, creating a crispy exterior while keeping the meat moist and flavorful.

The star of the dish is the Marsala wine sauce, which brings a delightful depth of flavor. The pan is deglazed with Marsala wine, a fortified wine from Sicily known for its sweet and nutty taste. The wine helps to lift the caramelized flavors from the pan and infuse them into the sauce. To enhance the richness of the sauce, Buca di Beppo adds chicken stock, sliced mushrooms, and minced garlic, which simmer together to create a savory and aromatic sauce.

The Chicken Marsala is then returned to the pan, allowing the flavors to meld together as the chicken finishes cooking. The sauce reduces and thickens, creating a luscious coating for the chicken. The final result is a dish that is both visually appealing and bursting with flavor.

Whether enjoyed at the restaurant or recreated at home, Buca di Beppo’s Chicken Marsala is a crowd-pleasing favorite that showcases the beauty of Italian cuisine. The combination of tender chicken, aromatic mushrooms, and the rich Marsala wine sauce is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

SERVES: 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup flour
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups Marsala wine
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1¼ cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 (16-ounce) package cooked linguini or spaghetti

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place chicken breasts one at a time between 2 sheets of waxed paper. Pound until they are about ¼” thick.
2. In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, and oregano.
3. Dredge chicken in flour until coated thoroughly.
4. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet.
5. Fry chicken breasts until they are almost fully cooked, about 3 minutes each side. Remove from pan.
6. Deglaze the pan with the wine. Make sure to scrape all the brown bits on the bottom of the pan and mix with the wine.
7. Add chicken stock, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook the broth on medium-high for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has been reduced by half.
8. Add chicken breasts back into the pan and cook for another 10 minutes. The sauce should become thick.
9. Serve over cooked linguini or spaghetti.