French Mustard Chicken Breasts
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French Mustard Chicken Breasts
Description
The French Mustard Chicken Breasts recipe starts by seasoning boneless, skinless chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and cracked black pepper, then dredging them lightly in flour before pan-frying to develop a golden crust and tender interior. The pan is then used to create a sauce by sautéing shallots and garlic, deglazing with white wine, and simmering with Dijon mustard, chicken broth, and fresh herbs like tarragon, thyme, and rosemary. Heavy cream is added to thicken the sauce and add richness. The chicken is returned to the sauce briefly to heat through, allowing the flavors to meld.
This dish combines the mild savoriness of chicken with the tangy, sharp notes of Dijon mustard and the fragrant depth of fresh herbs. The creamy sauce adds silkiness and balances acidity from the wine and broth, making it a well-rounded plate. The cooking method ensures the chicken stays juicy while the sauce provides moisture and flavor.
French Mustard Chicken can be served alongside simple sides such as steamed vegetables, roasted potatoes, or a light salad. The sauce can also be spooned over rice or noodles to soak up the flavors.
For a milder mustard flavor, adjust the Dijon mustard quantity as preferred. The recipe advises careful seasoning and timing to ensure the sauce thickens properly without overcooking the chicken.
Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN
- 2 chicken breast halved horizontally to make 4 fillets, boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper cracked
- 4 tablespoons flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
FOR THE MUSTARD SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot chopped, brown
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup white wine or chicken broth, dry
- 1-2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon tarragon fresh, chopped leaves
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon rosemary leaves fresh chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream (thickened cream)
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper to taste, cracked
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off the excess. Set aside.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- When hot, fry chicken breasts until golden on each side and just cooked through, about 3-4 minutes each side, depending on the thickness of your chicken. Transfer to a warm plate.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the pan. Sauté shallots until soft, about 4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up the browned bits from bottom of pan with the end of your wooden spoon. Simmer until reduced to half, about 4 minutes.
- Stir the Dijon mustard into the pan juices. Add the chicken broth and herbs. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Stir in cream and let simmer until sauce starts to thicken, about 3 minutes.
- Add chicken back into the pan. Simmer gently until chicken is heated through and sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Taste test and adjust salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve chicken with sauce.
Notes
- Adjust Dijon mustard from 1-2 tablespoons depending on your preference for mustard intensity.
- Watch the sauce as it simmers to avoid over-thickening or burning.
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor, but dried can substitute if needed, adjusting amounts accordingly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 942mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 365mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 752IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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