Braised Chicken Marsala Recipe

Name: Braised Chicken Marsala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces bacon, slices cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips; 4 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds); 4 chicken drumsticks (about 1 pound); coarse salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin; 2 red onions, peeled and quartered through the stem; 2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces; 6 sprigs thyme; 3/4 cup marsala (sweet Italian fortified wine); 1 1/4 cups chicken stock

Servings: persons

4 ounces bacon, slices cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips
4 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds)
4 chicken drumsticks (about 1 pound)
coarse salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin
2 red onions, peeled and quartered through the stem
2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 sprigs thyme
3/4 cup marsala (sweet Italian fortified wine)
1 1/4 cups chicken stock

1
Cook bacon in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and reserve bacon fat in skillet.
2
While bacon is cooking, Rinse chicken, pat dry with paper towels, and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large, high-sided saute pan over medium-high. Working in batches, brown chicken on both sides, turning once, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer chicken to a platter; tent loosely with parchment paper, then foil, to keep warm.
3
Add onions, tomatoes, and thyme to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Pour in Marsala; cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Return chicken to pan and pour in stock; bring to a simmer, and cover. cook until chicken is cooked through and tender, about 35 minutes. Transfer chicken to a platter, and cover to keep warm.
4
Skim off excess fat from liquid in pan; simmer liquid over medium-high until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. To serve, divide polenta among shallow bowls and arrange chicken on top; spoon pan sauce over each.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces bacon, slices cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips, 4 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds), 4 chicken drumsticks (about 1 pound), coarse salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Braised Chicken Marsala falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Chicken Marsala

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