Tender chicken, bold mustard, and creamy sour cream come together for a quick meal with a pleasantly rich flavor. This chicken skillet is perfect for both dinner and lunch, and you can prepare it in less than half an hour.
The base is briefly seared meat and a smooth creamy sauce with two kinds of mustard. If you have more time, you can marinate the chicken in advance or add mushrooms to the dish. Serve it with rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, a fresh baguette, or bread.
What You’ll Need
For the chicken and base:
- 4 chicken breasts,
- 1 onion,
- 2 cloves of garlic,
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil,
- salt to taste,
- black pepper to taste,
- 100 g mushrooms, such as button mushrooms, optional.
For the mustard sauce:
- 200 ml sour cream,
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard,
- 1 tablespoon classic full-fat mustard,
- 1 tablespoon plain flour.
For the optional marinade:
- soy sauce,
- curry powder,
- a pinch of salt.
The original recipe does not specify exact amounts of soy sauce and curry powder, so adjust according to the amount of meat and your preferred flavor intensity.
Step-by-Step Preparation:
1. Preparing the chicken: Rinse the chicken breasts, pat them dry thoroughly, and cut into smaller pieces or strips. Season the meat with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Optional marinating: If you have time, prepare a mixture of soy sauce, curry powder, and a pinch of salt. Marinate the chicken in it and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to develop a deeper flavor.
3. Preparing the onion base: Peel and finely chop the onion, mince the garlic. Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add the onion, and sauté until golden.
4. Adding garlic and mushrooms: Add the minced garlic to the onion, and, if desired, the sliced mushrooms. Sauté everything together for another 2–3 minutes to blend the flavors.
5. Searing the meat: Add the prepared chicken to the pan. Sear it on all sides until golden and thoroughly cooked. Avoid using unnecessarily high heat and do not cook the meat longer than needed, so it stays juicy.
6. Preparing the mustard mixture: In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with the flour until smooth, so there are no lumps in the sauce. Then add both the Dijon and classic full-fat mustard and mix again.
7. Finishing the sauce: Pour the creamy mustard mixture into the pan with the meat and mix everything thoroughly. Simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld.
8. Seasoning and serving: Taste the finished sauce and add more salt or black pepper if needed. Serve the chicken skillet hot with your chosen side dish.
How to Keep Chicken Juicy
Do not cut the chicken pieces too small, so they don’t dry out quickly during searing. It’s also important not to use too high a heat and not to leave the meat in the pan longer than necessary. A brief simmer in the sauce is enough to blend all the flavors.
How to Change Up the Sauce
If you want a bolder flavor, you can add a splash of white wine or a pinch of chili to the sauce. For a spicier version, use a bit of hot mustard or cayenne pepper. Mushrooms are optional, but they add extra flavor and a pleasant texture to the sauce.
Final Tip
This chicken skillet goes well with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta. You can also serve the creamy sauce with a fresh baguette or bread, which will soak it up nicely.
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