Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
255 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
French
Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by slicing chicken breasts into thin cutlets and marinating them in a mixture of honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Pan-searing in butter creates a golden crust on the chicken, sealing in juices. The sauce is made by combining chicken broth, thyme, crème fraîche, remaining marinade, and a cornstarch slurry to thicken it, producing a velvety texture.
The mustard and honey blend gives a crisp sweetness balanced by the creamy richness of crème fraîche and the herbaceous fragrance of thyme. Cooking the chicken cutlets in the sauce before serving helps meld flavors and tenderize the meat.
This dish pairs well with simple sides like rice or vegetables, allowing the sauce’s nuanced flavor to stand out. Using crème fraîche imparts a slight tang, making the sauce feel lighter than cream alone. The honey and mustard create a pleasant balance of sweet and sharp.
The notes suggest substituting crème fraîche with a sour cream and heavy cream mix if unavailable, adaptations for low-carb diets like replacing cornstarch with coconut flour and honey with stevia, and cooking tips for using different chicken cuts and reheating ingredients without compromising texture. Avoid freezing to prevent sauce separation.
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 5 tablespoon crème fraîche see my substitution tips
- 3 thyme leaves finely chopped, sprigs
- ¾ c chicken broth
- 3 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon butter you can substitute with olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon parsley
Instructions
Cut boneless skinless chicken breast into fillets.
- Place chicken breast on a cutting board and holding it flat with a palm of one hand, slice it horizontally into two pieces . You will have 4 chicken cutlets.
Prepare the honey mustard chicken marinade.
- Combine honey, mustard, ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper in a large zipper bag. Place chicken in a zipper bag, seal it and toss to coat chicken in a honey-mustard mixture.
Sear the chicken.
- Melt butter in a medium non-stick pan and over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes on each side until nice and brown. Transfer chicken to a plate.
Prepare the cornstarch mixture.
- In a small bowl, dissolve corn starch in 3 tablespoon of chicken broth.
Prepare the cornstarch mixture.
- To the same pan add the remaining chicken broth, thyme, Crème Fraîche, corn starch mixture, the remaining honey-mustard mixture and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Give everything a stir scraping the brown bits off of the bottom of the pan.
Finish the creamy honey mustard chicken.
- Add chicken back to the pan and cook for a few more minutes until the chicken is tender (internal temperature reaches 165 F) and sauce has thickened. Sprinkle with parsley and serve!
Notes
- Substitute crème fraîche by mixing equal parts sour cream and heavy cream if needed.
- For low-carb or keto version, replace cornstarch with coconut flour and honey with ½ teaspoon stevia liquid concentrate.
- If using chicken thighs or drumsticks, add additional cooking time after searing until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently on stovetop or microwave until warm.
- The cream-based sauce may separate if frozen and reheated, affecting texture but not flavor.
- Adjust sauce thickness by adding chicken broth as needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 865mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 481mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 513IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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