Chicken Marsala
Pan-seared chicken in a rich Marsala wine reduction with caramelized mushrooms. A remission-only recipe—the alcohol and mushrooms make this a special-occasion dish when your gut is resilient.

Chicken Marsala
Pan-seared chicken in a rich Marsala wine reduction with caramelized mushrooms. A remission-only recipe—the alcohol and mushrooms make this a special-occasion dish when your gut is resilient.

Ingredients
- Low FODMAP
- Low FODMAP
- Low FODMAP
- Low FODMAP
- Low FODMAP
- Low FODMAP
- High FODMAP
- Low FODMAP
- Low FODMAP
- Low FODMAP
Instructions
Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
Equipment: plastic wrap, meat malletTip: Even thickness ensures chicken cooks at the same rate—no dry edges while waiting for thick centersCombine rice flour, salt, and pepper on a shallow plate. Mix to combine.
Equipment: shallow plateDredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, coating both sides evenly and shaking off any excess.
Heat garlic-infused oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Equipment: large skilletAdd chicken breasts and cook 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
165°F (74°C)Tip: Don't move the chicken for the first few minutes—let it develop a golden crustTransfer chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
Equipment: foilAdd butter to the same skillet and let it melt, swirling to coat the pan.
Add sliced mushrooms and cook 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply browned and their moisture has evaporated.
Tip: Let mushrooms sit undisturbed for the first minute to develop deep browningPour in Marsala wine, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Equipment: wooden spoonAdd chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook 5-7 minutes, until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Tip: The sauce is ready when it coats the back of a spoonReturn chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
Spoon sauce over the chicken and cook 2 minutes to warm through and let the flavors meld.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately over mashed potatoes or pasta.
Notes
Storage
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days, chicken and sauce together. Reheat gently over low heat on the stovetop, adding a splash of broth if the sauce has thickened too much.
Marsala wine
Use dry Marsala, not sweet. Look in the wine or cooking wine section. Quality matters—a mid-range Marsala makes a noticeably better sauce than the cheapest bottle.
Low-FODMAP modification
Cremini mushrooms are high-FODMAP. Substitute 1 cup oyster mushrooms (low-FODMAP at any serving size per Monash) or omit mushrooms entirely for a wine-broth pan sauce.
Dairy-free option
Replace butter with additional garlic-infused olive oil (5 tablespoons total). The sauce won't have the same richness but remains flavorful.
SCD modification
Rice flour is SCD-illegal (all grains are prohibited). Use almond flour or finely ground coconut flour for dredging. Note: mushrooms ARE SCD-legal.
Traditional technique
Traditional Marsala doesn't use cream. The sauce thickens from reduction and the starch from the flour dredge—no cream needed.
IBD Considerations
Diet Protocol Compliance
How this recipe fits common IBD dietary approaches



