Chicken with Mustard
I picked up this recipe on a whim and began making it one afternoon for a weeknight dinner. Chicken with Mustard isn’t really isn’t a “weeknight dinner” kind of recipe- it’s far more special than that. It’s not that it’s difficult to make or too fancy or anything like that. The completed dish turns out to be one of the most amazing chicken dishes that you’ve ever tasted. This is chicken doused with Dijon mustard and cooked with white wine, bacon and onions. The dish is finished off with a little bit of cream. And the result is a delightful and delicious surprise. Since I first made Chicken with Mustard in 2015, I’ve made it many times since. I’ve enjoyed it again and again with my family, and I love to make it for guests because it’s always a big hit.
Cookbook review: My Paris Kitchen
This recipe comes from My Paris Kitchen: Recipes and Stories by David Lebovitz. David has lived in Paris for about 10 years now, immersing himself in their culinary culture. In this book, he shares 100 sweet and savory recipes that reflect the way modern Parisians eat today. I love the way David writes his cookbooks– every recipe is rich with an introductory, educational story, and his charming personality shines through in his writing too. It’s a beautiful cookbook to add to your collection. I highly suggest that you start with this Chicken with Mustard recipe. Here are a few more recipes that have caught my eye: Beet Hummus, Spiced Meatballs with Sriracha Sauce, Vegetable Soup with Basil Puree, Leeks with Mustard-Bacon Vinaigrette, Cheese- Bacon & Arugula Souffle, Ham- Blue Cheese & Pear Quiche, Caramel Pork Ribs, Lemon- Pistachio Israeli Couscous, French fries, Salted Butter- Caramel Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate- Dulce de Leche Tart and French cheesecake. Those sure aren’t your everyday recipes, are they? This is one special book.
I’ve met David a few times and consider him a friend. We were at the same resort together in Mexico many years back, and I remember feeling so lucky to have been seated next to him at dinner. He was so down-to-earth and friendly, and we chatted a lot about blogging. We’ve kept in touch over the years, have run into each other at the occasional food conference, and we met for a glass of wine in Paris once. He’s a good guy- a very talented chef and writer. I know that when I pick up a recipe to try from David Lebovitz, it’s going to be a good one! I recommend making Chicken with Mustard for a special occasion- it’s that good. My family was blown away when I prepared this for a weeknight dinner. It felt special enough to serve at a dinner party. And it’s a recipe to make again and again.
Here are a few more chicken recipes you might enjoy:
Chicken Breasts with Curried Apple Stuffing Indian Butter Chicken Sweet ‘n Sticky Baked Chicken Drumsticks Chicken Saltimbocca Honey Sriracha Orange Chicken Chicken Marsala Chicken Piccata
