Chicken Dijon Recipe

Name: Chicken Dijon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 8 medium chicken drumsticks (about 3 pounds); Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard; 3 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream; 2 teaspoons chopped tarragon; Crusty bread, for serving

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon coriander seeds
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 medium chicken drumsticks (about 3 pounds)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
3 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream
2 teaspoons chopped tarragon
Crusty bread, for serving

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1.In a large skillet, toast the coriander seeds over moderately high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer the seeds to a mortar and let cool. Crush the seeds coarsely with a pestle.
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2.In the same skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Season the chicken drumsticks with salt and pepper, add them to the skillet and cook over moderately high heat, turning, until golden brown all over, about 10 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the broth and crushed coriander and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over moderately low heat until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
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3.Transfer the chicken to a platter, cover and keep warm. In a small bowl, whisk the mustard with the creme fraiche and tarragon. Whisk the mixture into the skillet and simmer the sauce over moderate heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet and turn to coat. Serve the chicken with crusty bread.
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Make Ahead The stew can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 8 medium chicken drumsticks (about 3 pounds), Salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken Dijon falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Dijon

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