chicken marsala

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon essence recipe
• 2 (6 to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in halves and pounded thin
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 lb spinach
• 3/4 cup marsala
• 1 cup chicken stock
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• chopped chives, for garnsih

 

directions

in a shallow bowl or plate combine the flour and "essence" and stir, combine thoroughly. dredge the chicken breast halves in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking to remove any excess flour.

heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking. add 1 tablespoon of the butter and cook the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. transfer to a plate and set aside. add 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter to the pan and stirring frequently. add the marsala wine and bring to a boil. when the wine has reduced by half, add the chicken stock and cook for 3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. lower the heat to medium and return the chicken breasts to the pan and continue to cook until they are cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 5 to 6 minutes. swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the spinach. add salt and pepper, to taste. garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately.