Dairy-Free One Pan Chicken Marsala (2024)

FAQs

What is a non alcoholic substitute for Marsala wine in Chicken Marsala? ›

Nonalcoholic option, White Grape Juice: For every 1/2 cup of Marsala wine, use 1/4 cup of white grape juice mixed with 2 tablespoons of sherry vinegar and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.

Should you use sweet or dry Marsala in your Chicken Marsala recipe? It doesn't make a huge difference, and either option will produce delicious results, but I would go for dry because the sweet Marsala has a bit too much sugar for such a savory dish.

The key ingredient for the sauce in chicken marsala is marsala wine, which is usually simmered with chicken broth and sometimes cream. The sauce comes together in the same skillet used to sear the chicken and cook the mushrooms and typically contains a fair share of butter.

Marsala Wine is gluten free. Marsala Wine should be safe for patients with celiac and other gluten-related disorders. Fig's dietitians reviewed this note on marsala wine.

What can I use instead of marsala wine? The best substitute for marsala wine is madeira, another kind of fortified wine with a similar flavour profile. Other alternatives include other fortified wines such as commandaria, sherry, vermouth, and port.

To make the perfect marsala wine substitute for chicken marsala, replace ½ cup of marsala wine with ½ cup chicken stock, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, and one teaspoon of sugar.

While both chicken piccata and chicken Marsala are cooked in the same way, there are a few key differences between the two dishes. Chicken piccata isn't creamy. It's cooked with white wine, chicken broth, capers, and lemon juice. It's tangy and bright instead of rich and creamy.

And in case you're worried, no, the sauce doesn't taste “alcoholic” at all. The Marsala wine is simmered rapidly to cook out most of the alcohol, leaving behind just the flavour.

The best ratio for a cornstarch slurry is 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to 1 tablespoon of very cold water, then whisk to combine. The secret to getting a slurry to work is to make sure your sauce is boiling as you add the slurry. Add the slurry in stages, thickening as you go.

Marsala Wine is dairy free. Marsala Wine does not contain milk and should be safe for those with a milk allergy.

Is Campbell's skillet chicken Marsala gluten-free? ›

This product has 2 ingredients that may have gluten.

The dish dates to the 19th century, when it may have originated with English families who lived in western Sicily, where Marsala wine is produced. Slices of chicken breast are coated in flour, briefly sautéed, and then removed from the pan, which is then used to make a Marsala reduction sauce.

Dry Marsala is typically used for savory entrées where it adds a nutty flavor and caramelization to beef tenderloin, mushrooms, turkey and veal. Sweet Marsala is typically used to make very sweet and viscous sauces. You'll commonly find it used in desserts such as zabaglione and main dishes with chicken or pork loin.

She's got a recipe for Chicken Marsala that for some reason, tastes better with a glass of wine. We recommend both the Pinot Noir or our Pinot Grigio - Choose your Pinot!

There are several options from Smith's rum, to Marsala (quite traditional) to brandy and Kahlua (a coffee liqueur). I generally find that adding a liqueur makes the dish too sweet, and like the clean flavour of brandy the best, although rum would be a close second.

In a pinch, however, the test kitchen's suggestion is to substitute port with red wine and sherry with white, adding light brown sugar in increments of ¼ teaspoon until the boozy wine aftertaste is masked by the sweetness of the added sugar.