Dinner

Creamy Mustard Chicken

Name: Creamy Mustard Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 8 chicken legs; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/2 cup onion; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons mustard; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon honey; parsley, chopped, Garnish; white rice, as needed for serving

Golden chicken legs braised in a creamy mustard, honey, and chicken stock sauce, finished with parsley and served over white rice.

1 hr
725 kcal
Gluten-free

Mellowpan tip: Makes 4 servings, so there’s room for leftovers. Plan them into your week.

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Pat the chicken dry.
Step 2:
Season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Step 3:
Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Step 4:
Let the oil heat for a few seconds.
Step 5:
Add the chicken and sear on all sides, turning the pieces a couple of times, until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
10 min
Step 6:
Transfer the browned chicken to a plate and set aside.
Step 7:
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, or until soft.
2 min
Step 8:
Add the chicken stock, mustard, honey, and heavy cream.
Step 9:
Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 10:
Stir well and return the chicken pieces to the pan.
Step 11:
Cover the pan and cook over medium-low heat for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. The final temperature for chicken legs should be 170°F.
45 min
Step 12:
Serve warm over white rice and garnish with chopped parsley.