French Mustard Chicken
A delicious and comforting dish featuring chicken with a creamy Dijon mustard sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the Dijon mustard, honey, and heavy cream in a mixing bowl and stir until smooth.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat; cook the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the creamy mustard sauce over the browned chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For best results, check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer. Adjust mustard or honey levels to suit your taste.
Find it online: https://www.chickenclassic.com/french-mustard-chicken/