Savory Chicken Cuisines with Mushrooms and Mustard
Chicken thighs with mushrooms and mustard are an ideally generous recipe, perfect for family or friends' meals. This dish combines the tenderness of chicken with the sweetness of button mushrooms and the creamy yet tangy element of mustard. Whether it's a Sunday in the kitchen or an everyday meal, this comforting and flavorful dish is suitable for any occasion. The preparation is simple, which is a real plus for beginner cooks looking to impress without too much fuss. By adding carrots and bay leaves, you not only provide deep aromas but also vibrant colors to the dish. You can serve these chicken thighs with rice, but feel free to opt for pasta or even homemade mashed potatoes. It’s a dish that will delight all palates with its flavors that intertwine as they cook.
- Preparation time: 30 min
- Cooking time: 45 min
- Servings: for 4 people
- Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
- - 4 chicken thighs
- - 1 large onion
- - 1 tablespoon of mustard
- - 100 g of sour cream
- - 400 g of button mushrooms
- - 1 tablespoon of chicken stock
- - 1 chicken broth cube
- - 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- - 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- - 50 g of butter
- - olive oil
- - 2 carrots
- - 2 bay leaves
Preparation
1. In a Dutch oven, mix the butter with the olive oil to create a base about 2 cm deep.
2. Place the chicken thighs and brown them well on both sides before removing them.
3. Meanwhile, slice the onion until translucent. Then add it to the juices in the Dutch oven with the mustard and sour cream.
4. In 500 ml of water, mix the chicken stock with the chicken broth cube, then incorporate it into the Dutch oven. Thicken with the cornstarch.
5. Add the mushrooms, carrots, and bay leaves. Return the chicken thighs to the Dutch oven and let simmer on low heat, covered, for 45 minutes. Remember to season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. This dish pairs perfectly with rice.
