Description
French Mustard Chicken, or Poulet à la Moutarde, is a timeless French comfort dish featuring crispy chicken thighs in a rich, creamy mustard sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner or entertaining, this one-pan meal is bursting with classic French flavors like Dijon mustard, white wine, bacon, and herbs. A must-try for fans of creamy chicken recipes, French cuisine, and fine dining at home.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ cup Dijon mustardFor Cooking:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
2 large shallots, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons flour
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
¼ cup chopped parsley
Thyme sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Rub each piece generously with Dijon mustard and set aside.
In a Dutch oven or large deep skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced bacon and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon and set aside. Drain excess fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pan.
Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside with the bacon.
Add remaining olive oil to the pan. Sauté shallots for 3 minutes, then add garlic and thyme and cook for another minute.
Pour in white wine to deglaze, scraping up the brown bits. Simmer until wine is reduced by half, about 3–4 minutes.
Stir in flour to thicken slightly, then pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
Return chicken (skin-side up) and bacon to the pan along with juices. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
Uncover, stir in heavy cream and grainy mustard. Simmer uncovered on medium heat for 5–7 minutes, or until sauce thickens to your liking.
Stir in chopped parsley, adjust seasoning to taste, and garnish with thyme sprigs. Serve hot.
Notes
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Best served with mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or steamed rice to soak up the sauce.
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You can substitute white wine with chicken broth if preferred.
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Use boneless thighs for quicker cooking (reduce simmer time to 10–12 minutes).
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Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg