Review: Dave's Gourmet Masala Marinara Pasta Sauce

Chicken Masala Marinara

I came across a very interesting sounding sauce while I was looking for Marsala wine in the pasta sauce aisle. Yes, I knew the Marsala wine wasn't there but the worker at the whole foods strongly suggested to check out the sauce aisle cause he has SEEN IT there. So I went & found the "Masala sauce" and no, it wasn't THE Marsala that I was looking for but with the quick checking of the ingredients on the label I decided to give it a try.

As soon as I got home I couldn't help but to pop open this mysterious pasta sauce and take a taste. It tasted like... like... like a TOMATO CURRY. I had no idea what to do with it so I tried to look up a recipe online but couldn't find one. I even tried their website but they didn't have it either.

So, I just decided to treat it like a curry.

I pulled out whatever I had in my refrigerator, red and green pepper and onions, rinsed and chopped. (I had some mushrooms too but I figured I'll just save them for a real Chicken Marsala) Tossed them in the pan and sauteed until slightly cooked.

Meanwhile on a separate pan, I cooked four pieces of chicken breasts about 3 to 4 minutes on each side and poured the sauce over and also added cooked onions and peppers on top.

I stirred and let it sit for a few minutes until the sauce finished cooking. 

Then I simply poured over the rice.

I didn't add in any spices or herbs because I wanted to taste the sauce as is to see if I like it or not. The sauce, although I had to make a green chili sauce to add a little bit of a spice to it but overall, it was nice and tasty.

Baked Chicken Breasts with Cheese [ 구운 치즈 치킨 ]

Baked Chicken Breasts with Cheese [ 구운 치즈 치킨 ]

Makes 2 ~ 4 servings

Prep 15 mins * Cook 1 hr

조리시간 약 1 시간

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or provolone)
1 tablespoon Paprika
1 tablespoon Marjoram (or thyme)
1 tablespoon Basil
1/3 cup Bread crumb
4 boneless skinless Chicken Breast halves 
4 Slices American cheese
4 tablespoons Olive oil
Cooking spray

재료

모짜렐라 치즈가루 1/3 컵, 파프리카 가루 1 큰술, 
마조람 혹은 타임 가루 1 큰술, 바질 가루 1 큰술, 빵가루 1/3 컵,

닭가슴살 4 쪽, 치즈 4 장, 올리브유 4 큰술,

쿠킹 스프레이

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Combine parmesan, paprika, marjoram, basil and bread crumb in a bowl. 

빵가루에 모짜렐라 치즈가루, 파프리카 가루, 마조람 가루, 바질 가루를 섞는다.

3. Lay out 4 chicken pieces; top each with 2 slice of cheese and then top with a second  piece.

닭가슴살 2쪽 위에 치즈를 2장씩 올려주고 그 위로 나머지 닭가슴살을 올린다.

4. Rub chicken breast with olive oil and dip in the bread crumb mixture.

닭가슴살에 올리브유를 바른 후 허브를 섞은 빵가루를 입힌다.

5. Place in the baking dish and bake for about 1 hour in the preheated oven, 
until the chicken has cooked. 

175℃로 예열된 오븐에 1 시간 정도 노릇하게 구어 낸다.

6. Serve hot with creamy pasta.

Dijon Chicken [ 치킨 디종 ]

Dijon Chicken [ 치킨 디종 ]

Makes 2~4 servings

Cook 25 mins

조리시간 약 25 분

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup Chicken Broth

2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard

1/4 teaspoon dried Basil

1/8 teaspoon dried Marjoram (or Tarragon)

4 boneless skinless Chicken Breast halves 

1 tablespoon olive oil

freshly ground Black pepper

재료

닭육수 (치킨 스톡) 1/3 컵, 디종 머스터드 2 작은술, 

바질 가루 1/4 작은술, 사철쑥/ 마저럼 1/8 작은술, 

닭가슴살 4 쪽, 올리브유 1 큰술, 후추 약간

1. Combine first four ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.

작은 그릇에 닭육수, 디종 머스터드, 바질 가루, 사철쑥/ 마저럼를 넣고 양념장을 만든다.

2. Coat a large skillet with olive oil; add chicken.

Cook over medium high heat, brown chicken for about 15 minutes.

Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.

달군 팬에 올리브유를 두른다. 닭가슴살을 중간불에서 노릇노릇해질 때까지 약 15분간 구어낸다.

  3. Pour liquid mixture in skillet and bring to a boil for 2 mins

; reduce heat to low. 

약한불에 양념장을 넣고 2분간 끓인다.

4. Add chicken, pour liquid by spoonfuls over chicken to keep it from drying.

Cover and simmer about 5 minutes, or until chicken is tender.

팬에 넣어 구어낸 닭가슴살을 다시 넣고 양념장을 끼얹는다. 

뚜껑을 닫고 5분 정도 닭가슴살이 부드러워 질때까지 졸인다.

5. Spoon the sauce over the top and serve.

닭가슴살 위에 소스를 올려 낸다.

with mama dukes' amazing fried rice. YUM!