Recipe: Crispy Mustard Chicken 🍗
Description: Elevate your chicken game with this crispy and flavorful dish, where succulent chicken breasts are coated in a tangy mustard mixture and baked to golden perfection. This recipe has been enhanced with a twist, using Stove Top Stuffing mix and honey mustard for an extra layer of deliciousness!
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 180.6 per serving
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 2 | Chicken breast halves |
| 1/4 cup | Light mayonnaise |
| 1/2 cup | Wheat germ or Stove Top Stuffing mix (crumbled finely) |
| 4 | Thyme sprigs |
| 2 tbsp | Prepared mustard or Honey mustard |
| 1/3 tsp | Fine salt |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
Instructions:
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Prepare Mustard Mixture:
- In a small bowl, combine the light mayonnaise with prepared mustard or honey mustard. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
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Prepare Coating Mixture:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the wheat germ or crumbled Stove Top Stuffing mix with thyme leaves, fine salt, and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors.
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Coat Chicken:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brush each chicken breast generously with the prepared mustard mixture, ensuring that all sides are evenly coated.
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Dredge in Coating:
- Roll the mustard-coated chicken breasts in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are well coated on all sides. Press gently to adhere the coating to the chicken.
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Bake Chicken:
- Place the coated chicken breasts in a greased 10x6x2″ baking dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through.
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Crisp to Perfection:
- After 40 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking the chicken uncovered for an additional 20 minutes, or until the exterior is crispy and golden brown, and the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once cooked, transfer the crispy mustard chicken to a serving platter.
- Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs for a pop of color and added flavor.
- Serve hot alongside your favorite sides like roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 180.6
- Fat Content: 10.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 49mg
- Sodium Content: 9767.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 5g
- Fiber Content: 1.2g
- Sugar Content: 0.5g
- Protein Content: 17.1g
Tips for Success:
- For added crunch, consider mixing in some crushed cornflakes or panko breadcrumbs with the coating mixture.
- Ensure the chicken breasts are evenly coated with the mustard mixture to impart maximum flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for safe consumption.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite herbs and spices to the coating mixture for a unique flavor profile.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed the next day in sandwiches or salads for a delicious meal on-the-go.
With its crispy exterior and juicy interior bursting with flavor, this Crispy Mustard Chicken recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, it’s a dish that never disappoints!
