Golden chicken cutlets smothered in sliced mushrooms and a glossy balsamic reduction in a black skillet.

Chicken Marsala-Style Skillet with Mushrooms

Tender cassava-crusted chicken cutlets simmered in a savory balsamic and lion's mane mushroom pan sauce.

Prep10 min
Cook16 min
Total26 min
Serves4
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
9191/100 · ExcellentBuilt on chicken breast, lion's mane mushrooms and chicken broth. Nothing in it is flagged.

This skillet dinner delivers all the rich, savory comfort of classic chicken Marsala with a wholesome, gluten-free twist. Tender chicken cutlets are dusted in cassava flour, pan-seared until golden, and finished in a glossy pan reduction of earthy mushrooms, garlic, and aged balsamic vinegar. It comes together in under thirty minutes for an elegant yet effortless weeknight feast.

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Pat the chicken breast cutlets thoroughly dry with paper towels, then sprinkle both sides evenly with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Dredge each cutlet lightly through the cassava flour, tapping off any excess coating.

  2. 2

    Warm the extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp of the unsalted butter in a wide skillet set over medium-high heat until shimmering. Lay the chicken cutlets in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until a deep golden crust forms.

  3. 3

    Flip the cutlets and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer the chicken onto a warm plate and set aside.

  4. 4

    Drop the remaining 1 tbsp unsalted butter into the hot skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced lion's mane mushrooms, remaining 0.5 tsp salt, and remaining 0.25 tsp black pepper, cooking for 4 to 5 minutes until browned and tender.

  5. 5

    Stir in the minced garlic and dried thyme, cooking over medium heat for about 1 minute until aromatic.

  6. 6

    Pour in the chicken broth and balsamic vinegar, using a wooden spoon to scrape up all the savory browned bits from the pan bottom. Simmer briskly over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the liquid reduces into a glossy, fragrant sauce.

  7. 7

    Slide the cooked chicken cutlets and any resting juices back into the skillet. Spoon the mushroom reduction generously over the chicken and simmer gently for 1 minute before taking off the heat to serve.

Tip

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a covered skillet over medium-low heat with an extra splash of chicken broth to loosen the reduction.

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