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Mustard Chicken

Creamy Mustard Chicken That Will Impress Your Dinner Guests

This Mustard Chicken recipe features tender chicken thighs in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce, perfect for impressing dinner guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs bone-in, skin-on
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Dijon Mustard can use whole grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for lighter option
  • 1 cup Crème Fraîche or equal parts heavy cream and sour cream
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth homemade recommended
  • 2 sprigs Thyme fresh or dried
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf remove before serving
  • 1 medium Onion sautéed
  • 2 medium Shallots sautéed
For the Finish
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large oven-proof skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the chicken to perfection.
  2. Season Chicken: Generously season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then apply both Dijon and whole grain mustard evenly.
  3. Brown Chicken: In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Brown each chicken thigh for about 4-5 minutes on both sides until golden brown, then set aside.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, sauté the shallots and onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Deglaze Pan: Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to lift the browned bits.
  6. Add Herbs: Toss in the thyme and bay leaves, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
  7. Create the Sauce: Stir in Crème Fraîche, then return the browned chicken to the pan.
  8. Bake Chicken: Cook the chicken uncovered for 50-60 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  9. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 36gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prep the sauce a day in advance for deeper flavors. This dish pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes or a light salad.

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