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DRUNKEN CHICKEN & TOMATOES
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons avocado oil
8 ounces beech mushrooms
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup Marsala wine
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons FRESH chopped flat leaf Italian parsley, divided

• Butterfly each chicken breast.
• Cut chicken breasts into eight 1/2 inch pieces each of equal size.
• Combine flour, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a large Ziploc bag.
• Add chicken pieces and coat well with flour.
• In a large skillet heat oil over medium high heat.
• Shake excess flour from each piece and add chicken pieces to hot oil.
• Saute’ chicken pieces about 3 minutes on each side until golden. Cook in batches if necessary DO NOT CROWD PAN.
• Remove chicken pieces and set aside to drain.
• Add mushrooms and garlic, cooking until garlic is fragrant and mushrooms are beginning to caramelize.
• Add Marsala wine to pan, stirring often and cooking about 5 minutes until liquid is reduced by half.
• Whisk together the water and cornstarch. Add to pan and stir until well blended.
• Return chicken pieces to pan and top with tomato pieces and half the parsley.
• Cook 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until well coated and sauce begins to thicken.
• Serve over mashed potatoes of prepared egg noodles.
• Garnish with remaining parsley.