Chicken breasts in a hot mustard and honey sauce
4 servings
20 minutes
This delightful chicken breast recipe in a spicy mustard and honey sauce draws inspiration from Italian cuisine, balancing sweet and savory notes perfectly. The mustard adds a sharp tang to the dish while the honey softens the flavor, creating a rich caramelized glaze. Orange marmalade adds fruity freshness that enhances the aroma. Subtle spicy accents of paprika and red pepper awaken the appetite. Tender chicken fillet coated in a golden crust absorbs the rich sauce, making each bite juicy and flavorful. This dish is perfect for cozy home dinners as well as elegant dinner parties. It can be served with a light side dish like roasted vegetables or fluffy mashed potatoes.
1
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, honey, mustard, orange marmalade, paprika, pepper, garlic, and broth. If desired, use a blender to mix all the ingredients well. Set aside.
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Mustard: 2 tablespoons
- Orange marinade: 2 teaspoons
- Paprika: 0.5 teaspoon
- Red pepper flakes: 0.1 teaspoon
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Chicken broth: 0.5 glass
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. If the breast is large, cut it in half horizontally. Season the flour with salt and pepper, and coat the chicken in the flour. Fry in the skillet for about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
- Chicken breast fillet: 4 pieces
- Wheat flour: 0.5 glass
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Pour the sauce over the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 10-12 minutes.
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Mustard: 2 tablespoons
- Orange marinade: 2 teaspoons
- Paprika: 0.5 teaspoon
- Red pepper flakes: 0.1 teaspoon
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Chicken broth: 0.5 glass
4
Transfer the chicken to a plate, drizzle with the prepared sauce, and serve.