The love for creamy chicken recipes is strong my friends. But can you blame me? Who wouldn’t love succulent, juicy chicken cooked in a savoury cream sauce? And then you add soft, silky leeks, a punch of Dijon mustard and a good squeeze of lemon and you know what you have? Creamy Dijon chicken perfection. I’ve been making this recipe for absolute ages. Kind of one of those recipes you don’t even follow anymore, you just throw everything into a pot and know what the outcome will be. It’s instinct at this point. But it’s always a winner. As is the case with Nigel Slater’s Coq au Riesling, this can be served with rice, mashed potatoes, crusty bread and even polenta but I chose rice here because I have fallen back in love with Jasmine rice and will serve it with everything I possibly can. A side of steamed green veg or salad will round this out perfectly and will result in a seriously good, really simple weeknight meal.
How do you make Dijon chicken?
Brown chicken thighs in a large pot/deep pan then remove and fry leeks and garlic until soft and aromatic. Mix cream, chicken stock and Dijon mustard and pour in. Add the browned chicken thighs then allow to simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened and the chicken is fully cooked.
What is Dijon mustard?
Dijon mustard is a French mustard named after the town of Dijon in Burgundy, France. It’s a rich and creamy with a strong mustard flavor. It’s perfect used in creamy sauces and dressing.
Can I use regular mustard instead of Dijon?
Yes, you can use any mustard to replace the Dijon mustard in this recipe but it won’t have quite the same flavor.
Can I bake this recipe in the oven instead of cooking on the stove?
Yes, you can. Follow the recipe all the way up to adding the chicken back into the sauce and then place the pan in an oven, pre-heated to 180ºC/350ºF, and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
What can I make for dinner with chicken thighs?
Chicken Piccata Thighs Easy chicken tikka masala thighs Sticky lemon-turmeric chicken thighs Crispy chicken thighs on cheesy broccoli rice Coconut curry chicken thighs Creamy sundried tomato and basil chicken thighs Sticky apricot chicken thighs Peri-Peri grilled chicken thighs
Chicken Piccata Thighs
Crispy chicken thighs on cheesy broccoli rice
