Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken recipe features tender chicken strips cooked in a flavorful honey and Dijon mustard sauce with garlic and thyme. It’s a quick and delicious skillet dish perfect for a weeknight dinner, served best over mashed potatoes and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 700 g (1.4 lb) chicken tenderloin or chicken breast, cut into thick strips
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp cornstarch (or 2 tsp flour)
- 2 tsp sprigs thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Sauce and Cooking
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil + 1/2 tbsp olive oil (separate portions)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth/stock (250 ml)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard (70 g)
- 1/4 cup honey (85 g)
- 1–2 tbsp wholegrain mustard, adjust to taste
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle chicken strips with salt and pepper, then toss with flour and garlic powder to coat evenly.
- Prepare the Thickener: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and flour (or cornstarch) until well combined. This mixture will help thicken the sauce later.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté the Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to the center of the skillet and add the minced garlic directly into the oil. Sauté for about 20 seconds until fragrant and golden, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Add Chicken Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet for extra flavor.
- Whisk in Mustard and Honey: Stir in the Dijon mustard and honey until fully integrated into the sauce. Then whisk in the mayonnaise and flour thickener, making sure to scrape all of it into the skillet.
- Add Herbs and Wholegrain Mustard: Stir in the thyme and the wholegrain mustard, if using, to add depth of flavor.
- Thicken the Sauce: Let the sauce cook for 1 to 2 minutes until it starts to thicken. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Reheat Chicken in Sauce: Return the cooked chicken pieces and any accumulated juices back into the skillet. Toss to coat them well in the sauce and reheat gently for about 1 1/2 minutes, until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
- Serve: Serve the honey mustard chicken over mashed potatoes, garnished with freshly chopped parsley. Pair with a simple side salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can use either chicken tenderloin or breast, but thick strips are best to ensure even cooking.
- The mayonnaise and flour mixture acts as a homemade thickening agent without altering the sauce flavor.
- If you don’t have wholegrain mustard, just omit it or increase Dijon mustard slightly for more tang.
- Dried thyme can be used if fresh is unavailable; adjust quantity accordingly.
- Serving suggestion: mashed potatoes and a fresh side salad complement this dish perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Honey Mustard Chicken, Chicken Tenderloin Recipe, Skillet Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe, Quick Chicken Dinner
