Entity: CHICKEN-MARSALA
Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish consisting of chicken escalopes in a Marsala wine sauce, typically served with mushrooms.
Chicken Marsala
Etymology
The term 'Chicken Marsala' originates from the Italian 'pollo al marsala' or 'scaloppine al marsala', referring to the dish of chicken escalopes cooked in a Marsala wine sauce.
Definition
Chicken Marsala is a traditional Italian-American dish made with boneless chicken breasts coated in flour and cooked with butter, olive oil, mushrooms, Marsala wine, and sherry.
Historical Context
Dating back to the 19th century, Chicken Marsala is believed to have originated with English families in Italy, adapting traditional Italian scaloppina dishes.
Cultural Significance
Chicken Marsala has become a popular dish in Italian-American cuisine, known for its rich flavors and savory Marsala wine sauce.
Related Concepts
- Scaloppina dishes
- Italian-American cuisine
- Marsala wine
See Also
A flavorful dish made with boneless chicken breasts coated in flour, cooked with butter, olive oil, mushrooms, Marsala wine, and sherry.