Description
Zesty honey mustard citrus chicken delivers a bright explosion of Mediterranean flavors that dance across dinner plates. Succulent chicken breasts glazed with tangy sauce promise a quick, elegant meal sure to delight hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 5 chicken thighs
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 potato, cubed
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
- 1 orange, juiced
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
Instructions
- Infuse chicken thighs with a robust blend of salt, pepper, and paprika, allowing flavors to meld while preparing the cooking surface.
- Activate a large skillet over medium heat, introducing a harmonious combination of olive oil and butter to create a luxurious cooking medium.
- Once butter transforms into a golden pool, strategically place chicken thighs skin-side down, cultivating a crisp, caramelized exterior for 5-7 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown complexion.
- Reverse chicken pieces, continuing cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes to ensure thorough heat penetration. Transfer chicken to a temporary holding plate.
- Utilize the same skillet to sauté a medley of sliced onions, cubed potatoes, and carrot slices, encouraging vegetables to soften and release their inherent sweetness.
- Introduce minced garlic, allowing its aromatic essence to permeate the vegetable landscape for approximately one minute.
- Craft a vibrant citrus-honey mustard sauce by whisking together fresh orange juice, tangy mustard, and golden honey in a separate container.
- Cascade the sauce over the simmering vegetables, creating a glossy, flavorful foundation.
- Gently reintroduce chicken thighs into the skillet, nestling them among the vegetable ensemble.
- Secure the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, allowing contents to simmer at a gentle temperature for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches perfect doneness and vegetables achieve tender submission.
- Conclude by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley, adding a final burst of color and herbal brightness before serving.
Notes
- Crisp chicken skin matters most, so pat dry thighs before seasoning to ensure maximum golden-brown crispiness.
- Swap chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner protein option, but reduce cooking time to prevent drying out.
- For gluten-sensitive diets, use whole-grain mustard or Dijon mustard without wheat-based additives.
- Fresh citrus like mandarin or tangerine juice can replace orange juice for more intense, bright flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg