Mediterranean Diet Honey Mustard Chicken

Mediterranean Diet Honey Mustard Chicken is a delicious recipe that takes about 25 minutes to prepare.

Made with chicken breasts, Greek Yogurt, and Dijon mustard, this mouthwatering dish is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors in a creamy sauce.

What is Honey Mustard Chicken

Honey Mustard Chicken is chicken that is cooked in a sauce that includes honey and mustard as ingredients.

I like that there are healthier ingredients that can be used to make this tasty chicken recipe.

Have you tried my Mediterranean Style Chicken Piccata?

That chicken piccata is made with lemon juice and capers. Both this honey mustard chicken and that chicken piccata are great tasting chicken recipes that are friendly to the Mediterranean diet.

To make this recipe you will need Dijon mustard. You can find a variety of Dijon mustard here.

Why we love chicken with honey and mustard.

This might just be the best honey mustard chicken you have tried. Even better, this recipe is so simple to make!

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• Honey mustard chicken makes for a quick, easy and family friendly dinner.
• The chicken is lightly coated in flour and browned all over to give it a slightly crispy exterior.
• After being browned, this chicken then simmered in a creamy honey and mustard sauce which makes it juicy and flavorful on this inside.
• Greek yogurt is used instead of heavy cream to make the sauce creamy yet, with a bit of protein and lower in fat.
• This chicken goes great when served with Orzo Salad with Pesto, Couscous Salad, or Spinach and Berry Salad .
• You can make a great tasting meal in less than a half hour!

Ingredients needed to make easy honey mustard chicken.

• Chicken Breasts . Your chicken breasts should be sliced in half lengthways.
• Flour. A small amount of flour is used to seal to help brown the outside of the chicken. Whole wheat flour can be used.
• Seasonings. Salt and pepper were used to make my chicken.
• Olive Oil. For cooking the chicken breasts.
• Garlic. Your garlic should be finely chopped or minced.
• Greek Yogurt. This adds the creamy texture to the sauce.
• Chicken Stock. A low sodium chicken stock can be used.
• Dijon Mustard. Any kind of dijon mustard can be used ( I like the course ground kind too in this recipe).
• Honey. I find that fresh honey is easiest to work with.
• Garnish- fresh parsley was used to garnish my chicken.

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Tips for making the best Honey Mustard Chicken

Two large skinless chicken breasts were used to make my chicken. If you are using smaller chicken breasts, you can use four breasts that are left whole (not sliced).

More helpful tips for you.

 

1. Not a fan of chicken breasts? The chicken breasts can also be substituted with skinless and boneless chicken thighs.
2. Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil or your preferred frying oil.
3. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to brown your chicken in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
4. You do not have to clean the skillet between frying the chicken and making the sauce. Those bits on the bottom of the skillet will add flavor to the sauce.
5. Greek yogurt (plain) is used instead of the usual heavy cream in this recipe. For a creamier sauce, use a full fat Greek yogurt or you can mix it with heavy cream. For a lower fat and less creamy sauce, you can use a lower fat Greek yogurt.
6. Not a fan of chicken stock? You can use vegetable stock or the stock of your choice.

How to make Mediterranean Diet Honey Mustard Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes .
Cook Time:15 minutes .
Servings: 4.

1. If you have not done so, prepare your chicken as indicated. Then place the chicken into a large zip top bag.
2. In a small bowl, use a fork or a whisk to combine together the flour and seasonings. Then add these dry ingredients to the bag with the chicken.
3. Seal the bag and then shake or rotate the bag so that the chicken becomes coated with the dry ingredients.
4. In a large skillet, heat your olive oil on medium high heat for one minute.
5. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until the turn golden brown on each side (about four minutes per side image 2). Remove the chicken from the skillet.
6. Next, add the garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant (about a minute). Then add the yogurt to the skillet along with the stock, mustard, and honey. Use a wooden spoon to stir the ingredients and gently scrape the chicken residue from the bottom as you cook the sauce.
7. When your sauce begins to bubble you can place the chicken back into the skillet (image 3).
8. Cover the skillet and cook for another five minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Expert Tip 👉 According the the FDA, chicken is cooked through when a thermometer inserted into the center reaches 165 degrees. The juices from the chicken should also be clear and the meat no longer pink.

How to store leftover chicken.

Once this chicken has fully cooled, it should be stored in an airtight container.
When properly stored, honey mustard should keep for for up to four days when refrigerated. Freezing does not work well as the sauce ingredients tend to separate.

You may also be interested in these chicken recipes.

• Mediterranean Diet Chicken Meatballs
• Mediterranean Diet Cilantro Lime Chicken Breasts
• Mediterranean Diet Chicken Breast Provencal
• Mediterranean Diet Lemon Honey Chicken Breast
• Mediterranean Diet Chicken Salad
• Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

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Mediterranean Diet Honey Mustard Chicken, a simple and delicious 25 minute meal recipe made with chicken breasts and healthier ingredients.

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