Description
Mary Berry Dijon Chicken is a delightful dish featuring tender, seared chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic Dijon sauce. Perfect for both weeknight meals and special occasions, this recipe pairs the sharp tang of Dijon mustard with the lusciousness of double cream and a splash of white wine. Not only is it easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, but it also aligns beautifully with low-carb diets, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. Whether served whole or sliced, this elegant dish will impress family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ounce butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 small skinless and boneless chicken breasts (150g each)
- 1 banana shallot (finely sliced)
- 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
- 300 ml white wine
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 300 ml pouring double cream
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Few finely snipped chives to garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a deep frying pan.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them in the pan until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove chicken and sauté shallots and garlic until soft.
- Add white wine, boil to reduce by two-thirds, then stir in mustard and cream until thickened.
- Return chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer until cooked through.
- Serve garnished with fresh chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg