Skillet Herbed Chicken with Mustard

This is one version of a classic French recipe that I have adapted for quick and easy preparation. You may wish to adjust the quantity of tarragon to taste.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 298 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons dried tarragon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, blend Dijon mustard and honey. Mix in the tarragon, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in the skillet, and brush on both sides with the Dijon mustard mixture. Pour 1/4 cup wine around the chicken. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 10 minutes, until liquid is reduced.

Step 3

Pour another 1/4 cup wine around the chicken, and continue to cook about 5 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove from heat, reserving remaining liquid.

Step 4

Mix remaining wine into the skillet. Increase heat to medium, and scrape up browned bits. Cook and stir until liquid is reduced by about 1/3. Serve as a sauce over the chicken.