Poulet à la Moutarde
A classic French dish where tender chicken meets the zesty tang of mustard, accented by savory lardons and earthy mushrooms in a creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces
- Good quality Dijon mustard
- Lardons (or chopped pancetta/thick-cut bacon)
- Fresh mushrooms (cremini or button)
- Heavy cream or crème fraîche
- Rice, pasta, or green veggies for serving
Instructions
- Prep your chicken by patting it dry with a paper towel and seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown, then flip and sear the other side for another 5 minutes.
- Cook the lardons in the same skillet until crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Create the sauce by adding the mustard to the pan, stirring to combine with the bacon and mushrooms.
- Introduce the chicken back to the pan, skin-side up, and pour in enough cream to come halfway up the chicken.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes, checking periodically.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve by plating the chicken, drizzling with sauce, and pairing with rice or pasta.
Notes
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with a side salad and crispy baguette.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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