Description
Succulent chicken finds its perfect match in this irresistible Chicken with Bacon Mustard Sauce, blending rich, tangy flavors that dance across your palate. Crispy bacon and zesty mustard elevate this dish, promising a delightful culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
Dairy and Liquid Components:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a large skillet for searing chicken.
- Crisp bacon in the skillet over medium heat until golden and fully rendered, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving bacon fat in the pan.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
- Sear chicken in the bacon fat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Transfer seared chicken to a baking dish and finish cooking in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- In the same skillet, deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up any flavorful browned bits from the bottom.
- Whisk in Dijon mustard, heavy cream, and butter, creating a smooth and creamy sauce.
- Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring continuously.
- Crumble the crispy bacon and sprinkle fresh thyme leaves into the sauce.
- Remove chicken from the oven, let rest for 3 minutes, then generously coat with the bacon-mustard sauce before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is uniformly thick by gently pounding breasts between plastic wrap for even cooking and tender results.
- Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for lighter, diet-friendly versions that maintain creamy texture.
- Use turkey bacon or plant-based bacon alternatives for reduced fat content while preserving smoky flavor profile.
- Toast fresh thyme leaves briefly in pan before adding to sauce to intensify herbal aromatics and release deeper flavor notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg