French Mustard Chicken
A cozy and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs in a creamy mustard sauce, perfect for bringing family and friends together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Rinse and pat dry the chicken thighs. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Brown the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the thighs, skin-side down, and cook until golden brown—about 5-7 minutes. Flip and brown the other side for another 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the aromatics: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Create the sauce: Stir in Dijon and whole grain mustard, cooking for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the broth: Gradually whisk in chicken broth, scraping up bits from the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate creaminess: Add heavy cream, stirring to combine. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Return chicken to the pan: Nestle the browned chicken back into the sauce and simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes, until cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes or a fresh salad. A crusty baguette is perfect for soaking up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken, mustard, French cuisine, dinner, family meal