Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken and Broccoli recipe features tender seared chicken breasts simmered in a creamy honey mustard sauce with fresh broccoli, making for a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut in half lengthways
- 1/2 tsp onion salt
- Black pepper to taste
Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Vegetables and Garnish
- 1 head of broccoli, chopped
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Sprinkle the chicken breasts evenly with onion salt and black pepper, coating both sides thoroughly to ensure they are well-flavored.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for approximately 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce Base: In the same pan, mix the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of the chicken stock until smooth to avoid lumps. Gradually whisk in the remaining chicken stock.
- Add Honey Mustard: Heat the pan on medium, then add Dijon mustard and honey to the mixture, whisking continuously until fully combined and the sauce begins to bubble.
- Add Dairy: Stir in milk and heavy cream, bringing the sauce back to a boil. Taste and season if necessary.
- Simmer Chicken and Broccoli: Return the chicken breasts to the pan and add the chopped broccoli. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and the broccoli to soften.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Cutting the chicken breasts lengthways ensures even cooking and quicker searing.
- Make sure to whisk the cornstarch with chicken stock before adding to prevent lumps in the sauce.
- Covering the pan while simmering helps the broccoli cook evenly and the chicken stay moist.
- Use fresh parsley for a bright, fresh garnish or omit if unavailable.
- This recipe serves 4 and pairs well with steamed rice or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
