Grilled Chicken with Marsala-Currant Cream Sauce

Gluten Free
Health score
13%
Grilled Chicken with Marsala-Currant Cream Sauce
45 min.
6
300kcal

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Indulge in a culinary experience that seamlessly marries the bold flavors of grilled chicken with the rich, sophisticated undertones of a Marsala-currant cream sauce. This delightful dish is not only gluten-free, but it also presents a perfect balance of savory and sweet that will tantalize your taste buds. Imagine succulent chicken breast halves, grilled to perfection, served atop a velvety sauce that’s bursting with the earthy notes of shiitake mushrooms and the sweetness of currants, all complemented by the robust essence of dry Marsala wine.

In just 45 minutes, you can serve a meal that feels truly gourmet, making it ideal for lunch gatherings or an elegant dinner with family and friends. This dish is not just a feast for the palate; it’s also a feast for the eyes, as the vibrant colors of the sautéed leeks and shallots beautifully contrast with the creamy sauce. Each bite is an invitation to savor the moment while enjoying a healthy dish that falls within a balanced diet, with only 300 calories per serving.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to elevate a weeknight meal, this Grilled Chicken with Marsala-Currant Cream Sauce is sure to impress. Get ready to delight in a dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious, and bring a touch of culinary elegance to your table!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons cornstarch 
  • 0.3 cup currants dried
  • 4.3 cups chicken broth fat-free divided
  • cups leek thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon juice of lemon 
  • 1.5 cups marsala wine dry divided
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup shallots chopped
  • cup shiitake mushroom caps sliced
  • 0.3 cup evaporated skimmed milk 
  • 24 ounce skinned 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • grill
  • broiler
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Combine 1/4 cup wine, mushrooms, and currants in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  3. Heat 1/4 cup broth in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add leek and shallots; saut 10 minutes.
  5. Add remaining wine and remaining broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
  6. Combine milk and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir until blended.
  7. Add milk mixture and mushroom mixture to skillet; bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  8. Remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice and salt; set aside, and keep warm.
  9. Prepare grill or broiler.
  10. Place chicken on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray, and cook 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is done. Spoon cream sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Calories300kcal
Protein45.96%
Fat13.31%
Carbs40.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.38
Glycemic Load
3.75
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.169999868973%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
3.98mg
Delphinidin
2.34mg
Malvidin
56.9mg
Peonidin
2.36mg
Catechin
5.92mg
Epicatechin
4.54mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.79mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
1.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:300.31kcal
15.02%
Fat:3.53g
5.43%
Saturated Fat:0.67g
4.18%
Carbohydrates:24.28g
8.09%
Net Carbohydrates:21.91g
7.97%
Sugar:12.78g
14.2%
Cholesterol:72.88mg
24.29%
Sodium:861.55mg
37.46%
Alcohol:9.18g
100%
Alcohol %:2.65%
100%
Protein:27.4g
54.81%
Vitamin B3:14.58mg
72.9%
Selenium:43.07µg
61.53%
Vitamin B6:1.14mg
57.16%
Phosphorus:342.61mg
34.26%
Vitamin B5:2.53mg
25.31%
Potassium:820.89mg
23.45%
Manganese:0.42mg
21.1%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.15%
Magnesium:59.9mg
14.98%
Vitamin K:14.53µg
13.83%
Vitamin A:554.58IU
11.09%
Iron:1.92mg
10.66%
Copper:0.21mg
10.66%
Vitamin B12:0.61µg
10.13%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.69%
Fiber:2.38g
9.51%
Folate:37.62µg
9.4%
Zinc:1.3mg
8.69%
Vitamin C:6.94mg
8.41%
Calcium:61.28mg
6.13%
Vitamin E:0.5mg
3.36%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.51%
Source:My Recipes