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plated creamy dijon chicken

Creamy Dijon Chicken Recipe

You won’t believe the transformation of chicken thighs in this delicious Dijon chicken recipe. This creamy and tangy sauce will impress your whole family when you whip this recipe up in the middle of the week.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, meat
Cuisine French
Servings 2 people
Calories 698.8 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4-6 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless - roughly 1/2 lb per person)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp herbs de provence
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup heavy cream (or whipping cream)
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp flour
  • 2 tsp water

Instructions
 

  • Add oil to the pan and warm up on high heat.
    1 tbsp olive oil
  • Sprinkle each thigh with salt, pepper and herbs de Provence on both sides.
    4-6 chicken thighs, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, 1 tsp herbs de provence
  • Once the pan is heated, add the chicken without crowding. If you have a smaller pan, fry the chicken in batches setting aside the seared chicken as you cook it. Brown chicken on both sides for about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Add stock to the pan and turn the heat down to medium. Scrape the bottom of the pan to remove the frying bits and integrate them into the sauce. Add the thyme and cook for about 5 minutes turning the chicken halfway.
    3/4 cup chicken stock, 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Add the Dijon mustard and stir to incorporate well. Cook for a couple of minutes then add the cream. Once again stir to combine.
    2 tbsp Dijon mustard, ½ cup heavy cream
  • Cook for about 10 minutes turning the chicken once or twice to drench in the sauce and to make sure it is cooked through. The internal temperature should be 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
  • Make the slurry by combining the flour and water in a small bowl and add it to the pan stirring vigorously to prevent clumping. This step is only required if you prefer a slightly thicker sauce.
    1 tsp flour, 2 tsp water
  • Cook for another 3-5 minutes to let the sauce thicken further.
  • Serve the chicken on a bed of rice with extra sauce poured over the top.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Dijon Chicken Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
698.8
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
57.8
g
89
%
Saturated Fat
 
20.1
g
126
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
23.7
g
Cholesterol
 
277
mg
92
%
Sodium
 
748
mg
33
%
Potassium
 
557.3
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
4.7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
0.6
g
3
%
Sugar
 
0.8
g
1
%
Protein
 
39.1
g
78
%
Vitamin A
 
793.9
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
 
0.8
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
64.7
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2.7
mg
15
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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