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Recipe : *** Chicken With Mustard Sauce

Chicken With Mustard Sauce
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Course:
Main Dish

Practical information

  • Prep time
    20 min
  • Cooking
    35 min
  • Ready in
    55 min
  • Difficulty
    Very easy
  • Price
    Friendly budget
  • Rate:
             
 
Serve with Mousse de Poireaux.
 

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Recipe's Ingredients

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  • 1 tbl butter
  • 4 chicken breasts (220 g each), boned & skinned
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ¼ cup minced shallots
  • 3 blsp dijon style mustard
  • salt and pepper
  • 110 g butter
  • 30 ml vegetable oil
  • 250 ml dry white wine
  • 250 ml heavy cream
  • 5 ml lemon juice

  • Recipe preparation steps

  • 1
    In a stainless steel or enameled skillet, melt 110 g butter & the oil over moderately high heat.
  • 2
    Add the chicken breasts & cook until lightly browned.
  • 3
    Remove the chicken to a platter & cover with foil to keep warm.
  • 4
    Heat the cognac in the same skillet.
  • 5
    Ignite with a match, stirring until the flame dies.
  • 6
    Add the remaining 1 tbs.
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    butter to the pan, allow to melt, & add the minced shallots.
  • 8
    Cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned.
  • 9
    Return the chicken to the pan.
  • 10
    Combine the wine & mustard & pour the mixture over the chicken.
  • 11
    Add salt & pepper to taste.
  • 12
    Cover & let simmer until the breasts are resilient when touched & fork tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • 13
    Do not overcook to produce a tough, dry dish.
  • 14
    Separately, mix the egg yolk, lemon juice, & cream together in a small bowl.
  • 15
    Pour the mixture over the breasts in the skillet.
  • 16
    Stir this mixture into any liquid that has formed in the skillet & toss the breasts to coat thoroughly.
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    Without boiling, continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • 18
    Place the breasts on individual heated serving plates & spoon the sauce evenly over each.
  • Ready !