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Written by Jason Logsdon

Chicken Marsala is one of my favorite Italian dishes to make. It is such a simple recipe and is so easy to make. The only tricky part is trying to make sure the chicken breasts are cooked through without turning them soggy. Using sous vide to pre-cook the chicken breasts eliminates this issue.

Using sous vide chicken breasts instead of the usual "pan-fried and simmered" method ensures that your chicken is cooked thoroughly and you can easily give them a nice crust with a quick sear over high heat. By eliminating the simmering at the end the crust on the chicken stays nice and crisp and never becomes soggy.

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Another benefit of using sous vide chicken is that you can use thicker chicken breasts. Normally, when you make chicken Marsala you pound the chicken into thin filets, about ¼ of an inch thick. Using the normal method of preparing marsala this helps to ensure that the chicken is cooked through during the simmering stage.

I prefer a little thicker and juicier chicken breast so I normally butterfly the breast and then cook it sous vide. The process of making sous vide chicken Marsala is very easy and results in a more moist and hefty dish. It's great when served with a warm baguette and some angel hair pasta to soak up all the great sauce.

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Sous Vide Chicken Marsala

  • Published: February 25, 2011
  • By Jason Logsdon
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Total Time: 2.5 or up to 3 Hours
  • Cooks: 141°F (60.5°C) for 1.5 to 2 hours
  • Serves: 4

Ingredients for Sous Vide Chicken Marsala

  • For the Sous Vide Chicken

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper
    • For Finishing Chicken Marsala

    • 1 cup flour
    • Olive oil
    • 3 cups sliced mushrooms (baby bella, crimini, oyster, or porcini)
    • 3/4 cup Marsala wine
    • 3/4 cup chicken stock
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 4 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

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    Cooking Instructions for Sous Vide Chicken Marsala

    For the Sous Vide Chicken

    At least 2.5 to 4 hours before serving

    Pre-heat the water bath to 141F. Lightly salt and pepper the chicken breasts and place in a pouch. Add the thyme to the sous vide pouch and then seal them. Place the chicken breasts in the water bath and cook for around 1½ to 2 hours.

    For more information on the cooking times you can read my detailed article which addresses why is there a range in sous vide cooking times.

    For Finishing the Chicken Marsala

    The rest of the sous vide chicken marsala is made in the usual manner. Heat some olive oil in a sauté pan over high heat.

    Remove the sous vide chicken breasts from the pouch, pat them dry with a paper towel or dish cloth. Dredge them in the flour and then quickly sear the chicken breasts for about 1 minute per side, just enough time to develop some color. Remove and place somewhere warm.

    In the pan that you seared the chicken in, add 1 tablespoon of butter and melt on medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and sauté until they begin to brown and release their liquid, about 4 to 6 minutes.

    Lower the heat to medium and add the Marsala wine to the pan. Simmer for about 1 minute to cook out the alcohol, scraping the bottom of the pan to dislodge the browned bits stuck there. Add the chicken stock to the pan. Let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to reduce the sauce. Normally you would add the chicken back into the pan to help it finish cooking but since we sous vided the chicken it is unnecessary.

    To Assemble

    Put the sous vided and seared chicken breasts onto individual plates. Stir the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into the sauce. Then spoon the mushrooms and Marsala sauce evenly over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle the Italian parsley over the top and serve.

    The sous vide chicken marsala is great when coupled with a warm baguette and some angel hair pasta to soak up all the great sauce. Asparagus or steamed broccoli also goes very well.

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FAQs

What is the best temperature to sous vide chicken? ›

That's why the optimal temperature for cooking chicken sous vide is 145ºF for at least 1 hour. Now before you start thinking “that can't be safe!” let's talk about why this is actually perfectly safe. Killing bacteria is a function of heat and time. At 165ºF, the bacteria is dead in 3 seconds.

Is it better to use dry or sweet Marsala for chicken Marsala? ›

Most tasters found sweet Marsala more palatable when sampled straight. However, when we tried both styles in recipes for chicken Marsala, mushroom stuffing, and zabaglione, tasters preferred the dry style in all instances.

Is it safe to sous vide chicken at 145 degrees? ›

Yet sous vide–style precision cooking often takes place well below the 140°F mark, in excess of four hours, and my own recommendation for cooking chicken falls in the 145–150°F (63–66°C) range, well below the 165°F target we've all learned.

Can you overcook chicken in sous vide? ›

Can you overcook meat in a sous vide? - Quora. Yes, you can. If you set your temperature too high or let it cook for an extraordinarily long period of time, the meat will become overcooked. Even at a low temp, like 135 degrees F, a tender piece of meat, cooked too long, will begin to break down and become mushy.

Is sous vide chicken at 140 safe? ›

With sous vide you can cook chicken at a lower temperature and it'll still be just as safe to eat. So instead of 165°F you can cook it at 140°F… in beef terms, that's going from a well-done steak to a medium-rare steak, they are barely the same meal!

What kind of Marsala wine is best for cooking Chicken Marsala? ›

Use dry marsala rather than sweet marsala which is more commonly used in desserts. Sub with port wine, sherry, or madeira. For non alcoholic version, better to make Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce! 4.

Do you use red or white Marsala wine for Chicken Marsala? ›

The sweet and savory marsala sauce is a great match with the complex notes of red wines, while the chicken itself pairs well with white wines.

Why is my sous vide chicken rubbery? ›

Overcooking sous vide chicken breast is the main reason why it turns out rubbery. The long cooking time makes the protein fibers less elastic. As a result, the chicken breast becomes too chewy.

Can I leave chicken in sous vide all day? ›

We call for 1½ hours in the sous vide bath, but you can leave the chicken in the bath for as long as 4 hours. Because the water stays at a steady temperature of 150°F, you won't risk overcooking your chicken with additional time.

Can you use Ziploc bags for sous vide? ›

Ziplock and Glad brand bags are made from polyethylene plastic, and are free of BPAs and dioxins. A good rule of thumb is that when a bag is rated as microwave safe (which requires FDA approval) you can use it for sous vide. Even Dr. Schaffner agrees.

How do you crisp chicken after sous vide? ›

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the chicken, skin side down, and sear until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Slice chicken off the bone and serve with a lightly dressed arugula salad.

What is the minimum time for sous vide chicken? ›

Sous Vide Chicken wings are generally an easy food to cook, and they are pretty hard to screw up. If I want some bite, then I'll do 140°F (60°C) and for fall-apart wings 165°F (73.9°C), either for at least 1-2 hours.

Is it safe to sous vide chicken at 150? ›

My preferred sous vide chicken temperature is 140°F (60.0°C) for white meat and 148°F (64°C) for dark meat like sous vide chicken thighs. Some people prefer their white meat as low as 135°F (57°C) or as high as 150°F (65.6°C). Regardless of which time of meat you cook, it is usually best to pasteurize your chicken.

How long should I sous vide chicken for? ›

We call for 1½ hours in the sous vide bath, but you can leave the chicken in the bath for as long as 4 hours. Because the water stays at a steady temperature of 150°F, you won't risk overcooking your chicken with additional time.

Is 140 degrees enough for chicken? ›

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) instructs us to cook meat to a safe internal temperature: namely, 165 degrees for poultry and 145 for beef and pork.

Is it safe to sous vide at 135? ›

So long as you're cooking at above 130°F, there are no real health risks associated with prolonged sous-vide cooking.

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