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Chicken Marsala---need side dishes - Mare749 - 01-18-2014
I'm helping a dear friend host a dinner party for 12. She wants to make Chicken Marsala, which everyone loves, but we just can't decide what sides to make to go along with it. I think the Marsala sauce is throwing me off. Any menu suggestions would be so appreciated.
Re: Chicken Marsala---need side dishes - Cubangirl - 01-19-2014
I love Marsala sauce. Depending on how carby you want to make the meal, I'd definitely have a crusty bread. I think green beans go well, a light pasta side such angel hair comes to mind (with just a bit of olive oil and garlic). A nice kale salad or mixed greens (Costco has a great kale, chard, etc. mix). That said, I usually serve mine with zucchini with colored bell peppers and onions, garlic bread and a nice pinot grigio. As I said I love Marsala so I don't want a lot more.
Re: Chicken Marsala---need side dishes - labradors - 01-19-2014
Since it is usually served on pasta (or has it on the side), I'd just go with some kind of vegetable medley and some garlic bread.
Re: Chicken Marsala---need side dishes - cjs - 01-19-2014
Serving 12 - you might think about a pasta primavera for a side with the Chicken Marsala. You could make it with a cream sauce, or any number of ways to go with the eating habits of the crowd.
A big green salad for a starter and dinner would be easy, but elegant.
Re: Chicken Marsala---need side dishes - Gourmet_Mom - 01-19-2014
Roasted Asparagus or broccoli, garlicky green beans, sautéed veggies like squash, zucchini, onion, and garlic?
Re: Chicken Marsala---need side dishes - Mare749 - 01-19-2014
Thanks everyone. I'm meeting Carol tomorrow and will run your suggestions by her. They all sound good, but right now, the pasta prim and roasted asparagus are in the lead.
I was also considering doing a risotto...
Thanks for the wine suggestion, Alina.
Re: Chicken Marsala---need side dishes - Old Bay - 01-19-2014
How about poached pears to finish?
Re: Chicken Marsala---need side dishes - Mare749 - 01-20-2014
What a nice idea. Thanks!