Ready in 40 Mins: Juicy Baked Honey Mustard Chicken with Bacon

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is a lower glycemic index sweetener.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Coconut aminos are soy-free and lower in sodium.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: drumsticks

Chicken breasts are leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

Start with 200 ml of chicken stock.

Add 10 g of mustard (using English mustard in this video).

Add 30 g of honey for sweetness.

Add 5 g of garlic cloves (pureed, minced, or finely chopped).

Add 100 ml of creme fraiche (not low fat).

Add corn flour to help thicken the sauce.

Add a good few grinds of black pepper and combine everything nicely.

Pour the mixture over 500 g of chicken breast.

Add 6 rashers of chopped smoked bacon, removing as much fat as possible.

Scatter the bacon on top of the chicken and sauce mixture.

Pop it in the oven at 180°C for about 40 to 45 minutes until cooked through.

Garnish with parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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