Description
A vibrant and healthy savory main course featuring bone-in skin-on chicken pieces seared and baked in a rich cream sauce of Dijon and whole-grain mustard shallots garlic and coconut milk served over a smooth seasoned cauliflower purée.
Ingredients
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2 lbs bone-in chicken pieces.
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1 large head cauliflower.
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2 tbsp smooth Dijon mustard.
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1 tbsp whole-grain mustard.
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1 cup cultured coconut milk.
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1.5 cups chicken broth.
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1/4 cup diced shallots.
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2 cloves garlic.
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1 tbsp unsalted butter.
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2 tbsp olive oil.
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3 tsp fresh thyme leaves.
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2.5 tsp kosher salt.
Instructions
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Coat the bone-in chicken pieces with salt and pepper then sear skin-side down in olive oil inside a skillet for 5 minutes until golden.
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Lift the chicken then sauté the diced shallots and thin garlic slices inside the pan fats for 1 minute before stirring in the mustards.
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Pour a half-cup of chicken broth butter thyme and a half-cup of coconut milk into the pan then return the chicken skin-side up.
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Transfer the skillet into an oven preheated to 375°F to bake for 40 minutes until the poultry muscle is fully cooked through.
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Cook the cauliflower florets inside a saucepan with the remaining broth and coconut milk for 15 minutes then blend until smooth.
Notes
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Searing the chicken skin undisturbed for 5 full minutes is the secret to a professional-grade crispy shell for this French Creamy Dijon Chicken.
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Protein-heavy poultry pieces provide a sophisticated and nutrient-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.
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This skillet dinner is naturally wine-free and perfect for elegant winter family gatherings.
- Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 50 mins.
- Category: Dinner, Main Course.
- Method: Skillet-to-Oven Baking.
- Cuisine: Classical French Bistro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large chicken piece with 1/2 cup purée and sauce.
- Calories: ~ 420 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 2 g.
- Sodium: ~ 580 mg.
- Fat: ~ 28 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 14 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 14 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 10 g.
- Fiber: ~ 3 g.
- Protein: ~ 34 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 115 mg.
Keywords: French Creamy Dijon Chicken, Creamy Garlic Mustard Chicken, Stunning Skillet Recipes, Cauliflower Purée Bases, Baked Bone-In Thighs, New York Recipe.