Herb Crusted Chicken with Mustard Butter Recipe

Name: Herb Crusted Chicken with Mustard Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; ½ teaspoon white pepper; ¼ teaspoon coarse salt; 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons coarse grainy mustard; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 4 (8 ounce) boneless chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon crumbled dried sage; 1 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon drumbled dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon crumbled dried marjoram; 1 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 2 teaspoons coarse salt; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced shallots
½ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon coarse salt
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons coarse grainy mustard
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 (8 ounce) boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon crumbled dried sage
1 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon drumbled dried rosemary
1 teaspoon crumbled dried marjoram
1 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 tablespoons butter

1
To make the mustard butter, combine the butter, shallot, pepper, salt, thyme and mustards in a bowl.
2
Beat until light and fluffy.
3
Shape the butter into a 7 inch log on waxed paper.
4
Wrap in the waxed paper and chill until firm.
5
Rinse the chicken and pat dry.
6
Combine the sage, oregano, ginger, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, celery seeds, pepper and salt in a shallow bowl.
7
Coat the chicken in herb mixture.
8
Melt butter in a large skillet and saute the chicken breasts for 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
9
Arrange the chicken on serving plates.
10
Serve with a slice of mustard butter on top.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, 2 tablespoons minced shallots, ½ teaspoon white pepper, ¼ teaspoon coarse salt, and more.

Yes, Herb Crusted Chicken with Mustard Butter 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.

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Herb Crusted Chicken with Mustard Butter

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