Description
Succulent dijon chicken emerges as a creamy culinary masterpiece from French cuisine. Mustard-infused sauce and tender chicken create a luxurious meal perfect for sophisticated palates you’ll savor with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking and Garnish:
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Infuse chicken breasts with a robust blend of salt, pepper, and aromatic thyme, ensuring even coverage.
- Melt olive oil and butter in a spacious skillet over medium heat (around 350°F), creating a golden searing environment for the chicken.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot pan, allowing each side to develop a rich, caramelized exterior for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
- Transfer perfectly seared chicken to a separate plate, keeping warm and preserving its juicy texture.
- In the same skillet, introduce minced garlic, allowing its fragrance to bloom for approximately 60 seconds.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to lift and incorporate the flavorful browned bits from the bottom.
- Whisk in Dijon mustard and luxurious heavy cream, creating a velvety sauce that will simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes.
- Gently return chicken to the skillet, thoroughly coating each piece with the creamy Dijon sauce and warming for an additional 2 minutes.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and bright flavor, serving immediately alongside your preferred accompaniment.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts for thighs for a juicier, more flavorful alternative that stays tender during cooking.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream to create a lighter, protein-packed sauce with reduced calories.
- Choose gluten-free Dijon mustard and verify chicken broth ingredients for a celiac-friendly version of the dish.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown exterior that seals in delicious moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg