Description
A quick, one-pot cream chicken dish that is easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat up the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs with salt and pepper for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pan, stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the ground ginger, Dijon mustard, and honey for about a minute.
- Sprinkle the flour into the skillet and stir quickly to form a roux.
- Pour in the heavy cream while whisking, and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and return the chicken to the skillet.
- Cover and let it simmer on low for about 20 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
This dish is customizable with various proteins and vegetables. Serve with rice or bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg