Description
This French Mustard Chicken recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. Tender chicken is seared to perfection and then smothered in a rich mustard sauce that is both tangy and savory. Serve this dish with your favorite side for a complete meal that will impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and add the shallot and garlic. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits. Add Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, thyme, and heavy cream. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over it. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Bone-in chicken may be used but will require a longer cook time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
