What is the best Chicken Modiga Recipe? [2 Ways Explained] (2024)

Last Updated on February 28, 2024

This delicious chicken Modiga recipe is one yummy dish you need to try; its wonderful Italian sauce makes it stand out from many other recipes.

This recipe of delicious chicken Modiga is a perfect Italian-American recipe that was given to us by my friend and colleague of the same name.

Modiga’s history goes back to the Middle Ages in Italy when the people started cooking chicken with different sauces like this Italian sauce which was created during the renaissance period. This is not a very common recipe as it is only found in some parts of Italy, and it was only known to a few people.

The traditional way of preparing this sauce was to make a small cut in the chicken breast and pour the sauce into the cut. But the best way of preparing this sauce is to put the sauce into a bowl and cook the chicken in a pan until cooked thoroughly, then take it off and serve. This way is better for two reasons:

• It saves time
• You get to enjoy the sauce with the chicken.

So if you are thinking of trying this recipe, we suggest you follow the instructions below, and you will definitely enjoy the dish.

Chicken Modiga Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 sticks of butter
• 5 tbs flour
• 2 smallpackages of boneless skinless chicken breast
• 2 cupsItalian bread crumbs
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
• 2 ounceschopped prosciutto ham
• 1 lemon – juice
• 1 cup dry white wine
• Garlic
• 16 ounces provolone cheese shredded

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Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Prepare your chicken

Rinse and clean the chicken. Dredge the chicken in the Italian bread crumbs.

Step 3: Melt and brush

Brush the breaded chicken with melted butter on both sides to moisten it. Grill the chicken for at least 5 minutes on both sides, or until done.

Step 4: Sauté

Sauté the garlic, butter, and mushrooms in a pan.

Step 5: Melt and mix

In a separate dish, add 2 sticks of butter and flour. Heat them in the microwave until melted and creamed together.

Step 6: Boil and mix

In a saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil, and add the flour and butter mix to the chicken stock until it becomes thick.

Step 7: Reduce and mix

Reduce to simmer and add prosciutto, mushrooms, lemon juice, and wine. Mix well and allow to simmer for around 10 minutes.

Step 8: Pour and sprinkle!

Pour the sauce over the chicken and sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top.

Step 9: Bake

Bake in the center of your oven for around 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Step 10: Enjoy!

Serve hot!

Chicken Modiga Recipe (With Mushrooms)

Ingredients:

• 4-6 (pounded thin) Chicken Breasts – you can replace chicken with steak if you like
• 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup of panko bread crumbs
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup butter, divided
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup of frozen peas
• 1 cup of dried mushroom or chicken broth
• 1 cup of heavy cooking cream
• 1/4 cup of marsala wine
• 2 tablespoons of flour
• 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese

Method:

Step 1: Rehydrate the mushrooms

Add two cups of water to the dried porcini mushrooms and boil them for a few minutes to produce a mushroom broth. You can use chicken stock for this if you’d prefer.

Step #1: Infuse

Prepare the garlic-infused olive oil blend by adding the minced garlic to half a cup of olive oil. This will infuse nicely, giving you a rich, full flavor. Set it aside.

Step #2: Thicken your chicken

Place the chicken breasts into a Ziplock and pound the chicken breasts to make them thinner (the thickness should be around 1/2 inch). Add about 3 tablespoons of oil and salt to the bag and coat the chicken breasts with bread crumbs.

Step #3: Heat your pan

Heat your pan on medium heat and add two tablespoons of olive oil and one teaspoon of butter.

Step #4: Fry

Place the pounded chicken on the pan and fry it until it browns on both sides. Remove from the pan and keep the chicken in the oven, to keep it warm.

Step #5: Sauté

In a different pan, mix one tablespoon of olive oil and one teaspoon of butter. Sauté the mushrooms until they turn brown. Next, add the peas and stir fry until soft.

Step #6: Mix

Add half a cup of mushroom or chicken broth to the pan. Then, add flour to the broth and heat on low heat. Whisk the mixture until it becomes smooth, and ensure there are no lumps. The Modiga sauce is ready!

Step #7: Keep mixing

Add the cream and marsala wine to the roux, and keep stirring. Now, cut the mushrooms and add them to the roux. At this point, stir in the shredded cheese.

Step #8: Enjoy!

Top the chicken with the Modiga sauce. Enjoy!

Serve it hot with buttered noodles. You can also serve it with pasta if you’d prefer. The cheese gives this dish a tangy, sweet flavor. Yum yum!

And that’s how to make chicken Modiga with mushrooms!

Take Home

The chicken Modiga recipe is a must-try if you like simplicity and a good heart-warming meal. You may add other vegetables to make it more nutritious, or use the leftovers as a filling for sandwiches. You can even try chicken Modiga pizza too! Let us know how that works for you.

The chicken Modiga nutrition facts are fantastic! You’ll find a whopping 39g of protein per serving, and just 12g of fat. It’s also low in sugar and carbs. If you have been using this recipe for a while now, you’ll know that it’s perfect for all the family. It’s a keeper! Using all the above ingredients and following the methods we’ve provided, you’ll have a dish you will enjoy with everyone in your life. What are you waiting for?

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