Description
This Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken recipe features tender, lightly dredged chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection in a skillet, then simmered in a luscious sauce made from Dijon mustard, honey, chicken broth, and creamy heavy cream. Perfect for a comforting and flavorful weeknight meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour, for dredging
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 smaller cutlets. Season each piece with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces evenly in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat the Pan and Cook Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil along with 1 tablespoon of butter. Once hot, add the chicken cutlets and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown. If oil splatters excessively, lower the heat slightly. Remove cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Sauce Base: Remove the skillet from heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and honey. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer the Sauce: Return the skillet to medium heat. Stir continuously until the mustard dissolves completely and the sauce begins to reduce slightly. Ensure the sauce does not evaporate entirely.
- Add Cream and Finish Cooking: Pour in the heavy whipping cream and allow the sauce to bubble gently. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened to your preference.
Notes
- Cutting chicken breasts in half makes them cook faster and more evenly.
- Dredging in flour helps achieve a nice golden crust on the chicken.
- Adjust the amount of honey for desired sweetness.
- Be careful not to boil the cream vigorously to prevent curdling.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
