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Creamy French Mustard Chicken for a Gourmet Weeknight Delight

A quick and flavorful dish combining chicken with a rich mustard sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: French
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Bone-in Chicken Thighs Skin-on for richness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with vegetable oil if desired
  • to taste Kosher Salt Use table salt but reduce amount by half
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 medium Diced Shallots About ½ cup; may replace with yellow onions
  • ½ cup Dry White Wine Substitute with chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can also work
  • 2 tablespoons Whole-Grain Dijon Mustard Regular Dijon can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Adjust according to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half for a lighter touch
  • optional Chopped Fresh Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-8 minutes until golden-brown and crispy. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Cook the diced shallots in the skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes until soft and translucent.
  4. Deglaze the pan with dry white wine, scraping up browned bits, and let it reduce for about 3 minutes.
  5. Add chicken broth and whole-grain Dijon mustard to the skillet. Return seared chicken thighs to the skillet.
  6. Braise the chicken uncovered in the oven for about 15 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven, whisk in Dijon mustard and heavy cream into the sauce, let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture. Adjust cooking times if substituting chicken thighs for breasts.

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