Honey Mustard Chicken

Have you tried Honey Mustard Chicken? If you’re looking for a dish that perfectly balances savoury and sweet, look no further. This easy-to-make dish is packed with flavour and is actually a game-changer, especially on busy weeknights.

The secret to this dish is a combination of golden honey and Dijon Mustard. This produces a dish that is mildly sweet and rich in a tangy way.

When paired with chicken breasts, this combination creates an explosion of flavour. One of the best things about honey mustard chicken is that it comes together with very little effort. However, it delivers a delicious, lean, and hearty meal.

Why you will love this Honey Mustard Chicken recipe?

It is easy to make and uses minimal, no-fuss ingredients. If you’re out of heavy cream, sour cream, or half-and-half, you can substitute with milk! Yes, that’s right! It takes less than thirty-five minutes to put together, and it uses lean protein. The tangy taste of the Dijon mustard with the honey makes the combination of flavours quite addictive.

Ingredients

Chicken breast, Butter, Garlic cloves, Milk, Dijon Mustard, Honey, Salt, Pepper, Nutmeg, Paprika, Basil and Thyme.

Chicken breasts form the foundation of this recipe; other options include Chicken thighs and Drumsticks. You can also chop the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes. Butter and milk create a perfect base for the Honey and Mustard sauce. If you’re out of heavy cream, milk performs well in this recipe.

Most people assume that you need many ingredients to create an outstanding dish like this one. This is not true. Choosing the right spices will always be the key to a perfect recipe. For example, nutmeg works well in creamy dishes. The extra nuttiness adds to the depth of the dish. Spices such as Paprika, Basil, Thyme, and Honey create a robust flavour profile that truly helps this dish shine in a myriad of ways.

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients: Rinse the chicken breasts in running water and pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Clean the garlic and set it aside. There is no need to mince the garlic, as this recipe uses whole cloves. If the meat is thicker than one inch, proceed to cut horizontally across the chicken breast like fillet style. This will open up the chicken breast for maximum flavour absorption.

Gather the ingredients, such as butter, fresh cream, mustard, honey, ground nutmeg, olive oil, paprika powder, garlic powder, fresh basil, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Divide the basil into two sets: one to make the sauce base and the other to garnish.

Sauté the garlic and Chicken: Heat the pot to medium-low heat before cooking. Add a generous dollop of butter and throw in the garlic cloves. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and the butter. Butter has relatively less water in itself and quickly dries out in heat. For this reason, cooking oil helps keep the butter hydrated while sautéing. At that point, add the Chicken. Add the balance of the ingredients and sauté for two minutes whilst continuously coating the Chicken with the spices.

Cook the sauce base: Add the rest of the condiments, like honey and fresh cream, and the other spices, like thyme, salt, and pepper. Also, add the fresh basil to the pot. Adjust the temperature to low at this point and simmer for thirty minutes with the lid closed. Gently stir around every ten minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped basil and serve immediately.

What can you Serve with Honey Mustard Chicken?

Pilaf rice is fluffy and fulfilling. The Honey mustard sauce alongside the rice will make every bite of this meal delicious and enjoyable. Mashed potato is also an amazing side dish to serve with the Honey mustard chicken. It adds comfort as it has a smooth and creamy texture. If you are a fan of greens in your meal, this recipe will be perfect for a Green salad. Fresh vegetables will balance the richness of the Honey mustard chicken by adding contrasting texture and flavour to the dish.

How to Store and Reheat Honey Mustard Chicken?

Allow the Honey Mustard chicken to cool down before storing it in the fridge. Storing the chicken in an airtight container is essential to preserve the food. Honey mustard chicken can be stored for up to three to four days, and frozen chicken can be stored for up to three months. 

It is best to avoid microwaving the frozen chicken, as it releases water while thawing. If you are not in the mood to wait for thawing, place the thawed chicken in the preheated oven at 180ºC/350ºF and reheat for 10 minutes.

You can reheat the refrigerated honey mustard chicken on the stovetop. To do so, place the chicken in a pan and adjust the heat to medium-low. Keeping the heat low will allow you to control the heating process without burning the chicken. Reheat all sides of the chicken for two minutes on each side, and there we go! Enjoy.