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French Creamy Dijon Chicken

French Creamy Dijon Chicken: Stunning 50-Minute Savory Main Course


  • Author: New York Recipe
  • Total Time: ~ 1 hr 15 mins.
  • Yield: ~ 6 servings.

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

Scale
  • 2 lbs bone-in chicken pieces.

  • 1 large head cauliflower.

  • 2 tbsp smooth Dijon mustard.

  • 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard.

  • 1 cup cultured coconut milk.

  • 1.5 cups chicken broth.

  • 1/4 cup diced shallots.

  • 2 cloves garlic.

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter.

  • 2 tbsp olive oil.

  • 3 tsp fresh thyme leaves.

  • 2.5 tsp kosher salt.


Instructions

  • 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.

  • Lift the chicken then sauté the diced shallots and thin garlic slices inside the pan fats for 1 minute before stirring in the mustards.

  • 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.

  • Transfer the skillet into an oven preheated to 375°F to bake for 40 minutes until the poultry muscle is fully cooked through.

  • Cook the cauliflower florets inside a saucepan with the remaining broth and coconut milk for 15 minutes then blend until smooth.

Notes

  • Searing the chicken skin undisturbed for 5 full minutes is the secret to a professional-grade crispy shell for this French Creamy Dijon Chicken.

  • Protein-heavy poultry pieces provide a sophisticated and nutrient-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.

  • 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.