This French Mustard Chicken is the answer for a 5-star restaurant dinner without leaving your kitchen!
Succulent chicken thighs and drumsticks are seared to crispy perfection and then slow-simmered in a luxurious, creamy white wine and mustard sauce.
Served over buttery mashed potatoes, this is the ultimate comfort meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Recipe Chapters
0:00 Seasoning & Prepping the Chicken
1:20 Searing the Chicken (The Secret to Crispy Skin)
2:45 Sautéing Shallots & Deglazing with White Wine
3:50 Braising the Chicken to Juicy Perfection
4:00 Make The Mashed Potatoes
6:26 Preparing the Creamy Mustard Sauce
7:10 Final Plating & Serving Suggestions
** Ingredients **
The Chicken:
– Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks
– 3 tbsp Dijon Mustard (for the rub)
– 1/2 tsp Sweet Paprika
– Salt & Black Pepper to taste
– 1 tbsp Butter (for searing)
The Sauce:
– Shallots, finely chopped
– 1 cup Dry White Wine (Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc recommended)
– 1/2 cup Chicken Stock
– 4 tbsp Crème Fraîche
– 1 tbsp Whole-grain Mustard
– Fresh Thyme sprigs & 1 Bay leaf
Sides & Garnish:
– Potatoes (for mashed potatoes)
– Fresh Parsley, chopped
** Step-by-Step Instructions Summary **
– Season: Rub the chicken with Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika.
– Sear: Brown the chicken in butter until the skin is golden and crispy (approx. 5-7 minutes).
– Sauté: Soften shallots in the same pan, then deglaze with white wine and chicken stock.
– Simmer: Return the chicken to the pan with thyme and a bay leaf; simmer for 20 minutes.
– Finish: Stir in crème fraîche and whole-grain mustard to thicken the sauce into a silky masterpiece.
– Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over creamy mashed potatoes.
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