Description
A delectable French Mustard Chicken recipe that features tender chicken thighs cooked in a creamy Dijon and whole grain mustard sauce. This dish is bursting with flavor and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Seasoning:
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sear chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and shallot. Deglaze with white wine, then add broth, cream, mustards, and thyme.
- Cook the chicken: Return chicken to skillet. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Finish and serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
- You can use boneless chicken breasts, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
