Healthy Marsala Chicken Recipe
Make this healthy chicken marsala recipe for a lightened-up dairy free chicken masala that’s quick, easy, and as flavorful as the original!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 245kcal
Equipment
1 Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts 2 large chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise into 4 thin pieces about ½ inch thick
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch or flour of choice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 8 oz mushrooms washed
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup marsala wine
- ½ cup coconut milk full fat
Instructions
- If you haven’t already, cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise into 4 thin pieces of chicken about ½ inch thick. Season the chicken with the arrowroot starch, salt, and pepper.1 ½ lbs chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoon of the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken breasts and allow them to cook for 4 - 5 minutes and then flip them over to cook for another 2 - 3 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a separate plate and set aside.3 tablespoon olive oil
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and reduce heat to medium low. Add the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute until slightly soft. Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 1 - 2 minutes until soft.1 shallot, 8 oz mushrooms, 3 cloves garlic
- Pour the chicken broth, marsala wine, and coconut milk into the skillet and gently stir to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer for 8 minutes until thick, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, ¾ cup marsala wine, ½ cup coconut milk
- Add the chicken breast back to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over top. Allow the sauce to simmer for another 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the chicken on a plate with spoonfuls of the sauce over top and enjoy!
Notes
Storage : Store the chicken in an airtight container with the sauce in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to enjoy, heat it back up on a plate in the microwave in 10 second intervals until warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 534mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg