The Most Delicious French Chicken Recipe I Make Every Weekend! Easy and So Delicious Recipe!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol

Dijon mustard

🥗Healthier: whole grain mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Whole grain mustard offers similar taste with added texture

Season 4 chicken thighs and 5 drumsticks with salt, black pepper, and 1/2 tsp sweet paprika.

Rub the chicken with 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, ensuring all parts are coated.

Place a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium/high heat and add 1 tbsp of butter.

Once the pan is very hot, add the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.

Flip the chicken and brown the other side for about 2-3 minutes.

Transfer the chicken thighs to a plate and repeat the process with the drumsticks, searing them evenly on all sides until beautifully golden.

Transfer the drumsticks to a plate and set aside.

Add 2 shallots to the pan and sauté for about 3 minutes until tender, soft, and translucent.

Pour in 1 cup (256ml) of dry white wine and let it simmer for a minute, until the alcohol aroma fully evaporates.

Add 1/2 cup (120ml) of chicken stock, a few sprigs of thyme, and a bay leaf.

Return the chicken along with any accumulated juices to the pan, cover, and let it gently simmer for 20 minutes.

Prepare 4 potatoes by placing them in a pot, covering with cold water, and adding 1 tbsp salt; cook until tender, about 18 minutes.

In a separate bowl, mix 3 tbsp butter with 1/2 cup (180 ml) warm milk.

Transfer the chicken to a platter and stir in 4 tbsp crème fraîche and 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard into the sauce.

Simmer the sauce for about 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over it.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with mashed potatoes.

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