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Savory Mustard Chicken

Savory Mustard Chicken

Make creamy French mustard chicken with bacon in one pan. This cozy Poulet à la Moutarde recipe is an easy, flavorful dinner ready in about an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Simmering Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 thighs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor
  • 150 g bacon lardons or diced thick-cut bacon
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 200 ml heavy cream or crème fraîche
  • 250 ml chicken broth
  • q.s. Salt and black pepper to taste
  • q.s. Olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tsp Herbes de Provence or dried thyme

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Chef's knife and cutting board
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Tongs for handling chicken

Method
 

  1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the bacon pieces. Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon, leaving the fat in the pan.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper. Cook them skin-side down in the bacon fat for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Reduce heat to low, add Dijon mustard, and stir for a minute until thickened.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up browned bits, then stir in the heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Return bacon and chicken (skin-side up) to the pan and sprinkle with Herbes de Provence.
  8. Cover and simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes until chicken is tender.
  9. Let the chicken rest in the sauce for 10 minutes off the heat before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 35gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Always pat chicken skin dry for the crispiest result. Enjoy the flexibility of substituting ingredients if needed, like using chicken breasts instead of thighs or adding mushrooms for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator; it reheats beautifully! Try serving with buttery mashed potatoes or a crusty baguette to soak up the delicious sauce!
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