Description
This French Mustard Chicken recipe features tender chicken thighs in a creamy, tangy mustard sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Mustard Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Additional:
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season and Sear Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden.
- Prepare Sauce: Cook shallot, garlic, and thyme. Add Dijon and whole grain mustards, chicken broth, and cream.
- Simmer: Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
