Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my chicken Dijon recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
How To Make Dijon Chicken
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card. If you like a sweeter sauce, add 1-2 tablespoons of honey in step 5. When I make this version, I use my natural sugar-free honey.
Choose chicken breasts that are the same size. That way, they’ll cook at the same rate, so none of them turn out dry. If they are thick, pound them with the flat side of a meat mallet to even them out. Don’t crowd the pan. Crowding can make the chicken steam instead of sear, which messes with the texture and flavor. Cook in batches if the chicken pieces don’t fit with spaces between them. You can adjust the sauce consistency to your liking. My chicken Dijon can have a thick sauce that clings to the chicken, like my pictures here, or a thinner one you can drizzle, like my video below. If your sauce is too thick, just add a splash more chicken broth or cream. If it’s too thin, let it simmer a bit longer to thicken. Why only add the mustard at the end? I find that the Dijon mustard gets bitter if you cook it, so it tastes better if you stir it in after removing from heat. Use a meat thermometer. You know I always have to include this tip — the key to juicy chicken! 😉 It’s done when it hits 165 degrees F, but personally, I like to pull it off the heat at around 162-163 degrees F. That’s because it’ll keep cooking a bit from the residual heat as it rests under foil while you make the sauce. It should still reach 165 degrees F before serving.
Starches – The perfect way to sop up the creamy sauce is with a pile of roasted potatoes, rice, or my (lighter) go-to options, mashed cauliflower or frozen cauliflower rice. If you like, you can even double the amount of sauce to have plenty to pour over your base. Veggies – I love sautéed zucchini this time of year, but roasted broccoli also pairs very well. For these pictures, I made quick Instant Pot broccoli. Casseroles – This creamy Dijon chicken is already super comforting, but if you’re craving all the comfort food today, pair it with my cheesy asparagus casserole or broccoli cauliflower casserole. Salads – If you want to balance the richness of the main dish, serve this easy chicken recipe with my artichoke salad or cucumber tomato salad.
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