When you’re looking for a cozy, restaurant-quality dish that’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner but elegant enough for guests, Golden Chicken with Mustard & Shallots is the answer. This French-inspired recipe features crispy, golden chicken simmered in a creamy mustard and shallot sauce that’s rich, tangy, and deeply flavorful. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard (optional for texture)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear Until Golden: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and butter. Once hot, add the chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Shallots and Garlic: In the same pan, add the sliced shallots and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard (if using), chicken broth, and thyme. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat.
- Add Cream & Return Chicken: Pour in the heavy cream and stir until combined. Return the chicken to the pan and let it simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes to absorb the flavor.
- Serve & Garnish: Spoon the creamy mustard-shallot sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.
This golden chicken dish is luxurious yet comforting, with layers of flavor from the caramelized shallots and mustardy sauce that make every bite memorable.