1-Getting started with French Mustard Chicken is straightforward and fun. Begin by gathering and preparing your ingredients, like patting the 2 pounds of chicken breasts dry for the best sear. This ensures the chicken, seasoned with 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt and other spices, cooks up golden and tender.

2-Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with the herbs, flour, sugar, and pepper, then sear it for about 4-5 minutes per side until it’s nicely browned. Set the chicken aside while you build the sauce.

3-Next, in the same skillet, sauté 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot and 2 cloves finely minced garlic until fragrant. Add ½ cup dry white wine to deglaze, scraping up those tasty bits from the pan. Pour in 1 ½ cups chicken broth and add 2 bay leaves, letting it simmer to blend the flavors.

4-Now, mix ¾ cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch until smooth, then stir it into the pan along with any juices from the chicken. Let the sauce simmer until it thickens, remove the bay leaves, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

5-Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over it, and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh dill or herbs like thyme or rosemary before serving. This step-by-step approach makes the dish feel approachable, even for beginners.