MARRY ME CHICKEN RECIPE
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, succulent, and flavor-packed dish. Legend has it that this chicken dish is so irresistibly delicious that it could inspire a marriage proposal! Regardless of its quirky name, this recipe is sure to impress and become a household favorite.
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Servings: 6
Equipment
- Skillet
- Kitchen tongs
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise into thin cutlets
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons 50 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml olive oil
- 2 tablespoons 28 grams unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup 240 ml chicken stock
- 1 cup 240 ml heavy cream (double cream in the UK)
- ½ cup 43 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Season the chicken cutlets with salt and ground black pepper. Dredge each piece in flour, ensuring they are well-coated, and shake off any excess.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add butter, allowing it to melt completely. Swirl the skillet to coat the bottom evenly.
- Place the chicken cutlets in the skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded (cook in batches if necessary). Cook each side for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Once done, transfer the chicken to a plate, cover it, and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for approximately one minute, or until fragrant. Pour in the chicken stock, deglazing the pan by scraping any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir gently and let the sauce simmer for a couple of minutes. Season with chili flakes, oregano, and thyme.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Incorporate the sun-dried tomatoes, and return the cooked chicken to the skillet, letting the sauce simmer and thicken for a few more minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves and serve hot over pasta or rice.
Notes
- Chicken cutlets or steaks can usually be found at most grocery stores. Alternatively, you can slice a chicken breast horizontally to create thin cutlets.
- To cut chicken breasts into thin cutlets: place the chicken breast flat on a cutting board. Hold it steady with one hand, and with a sharp knife, cut horizontally, parallel to the cutting board. The slices should be about ¼ inch thick; if thicker, use a meat mallet to pound them thinner.
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs may be substituted, though they will require a longer cooking time.
- For added flavor, consider sautéing the garlic in a bit of sun-dried tomato oil.
- Avoid using half-and-half or single cream, as these won't thicken the sauce properly.
- For the best flavor and melting quality, buy a block of Parmesan cheese and grate it yourself, rather than using pre-grated cheese.