Muscat wine reduction sauce for poultry

Muscat wine reduction sauce for poultry recipe videos

Muscat wine reduction sauce for poultry is a rich, glossy sauce made by simmering Muscat wine with stock, aromatics, and often a touch of butter or cream. It typically features ingredients like chicken or turkey stock, shallots, thyme, and sometimes mushrooms or citrus zest. This elegant sauce is a classic in French-inspired cuisine, often served with roasted chicken, turkey, or duck.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sauce is generally low in protein and carbohydrates but can be moderate in fat, especially if finished with butter or cream. It provides some minerals like potassium and sodium from the wine and stock, and a typical serving contains roughly 50-80 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	65 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	3 g
Fat	4.5 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	210 mg
Potassium	90 mg
Sodium	210 mg
Iron	0.2 mg
Vitamin B6	0.03 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.4 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.02 mg
Copper	0.01 mg
Manganese	0.05 mg

Per 1/4 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Using Muscat wine, a sweet aromatic white wine, gives the sauce a distinctive fruity and floral note that pairs beautifully with poultry. Nutritionally, the wine contributes antioxidants like resveratrol, though in reduced amounts after cooking.