Dinner for 4
French Mustard Chicken
Flour-coated chicken breasts simmer in a creamy mustard sauce with wine, garlic, shallot, and herbs.
$9.17for 4 servings
$2.29 per serving$9.17 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $0.44Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.17 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperFlourOlive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsMustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cracked pepper
- 4 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 brown shallots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh chopped tarragon leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp rosemary leaves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
- 1 pinch cracked pepper (optional)
Steps
- Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally and season them with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken with flour and cook it in 1 tablespoon butter and the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 4 minutes per side, then transfer it to a plate.
- Melt the remaining butter in the skillet and cook the shallot for 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then pour in the wine and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the mustard, broth, tarragon, thyme, rosemary, cream, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 8 minutes until it reaches 165 F.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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