I have posted several versions of this chicken dish and this is another simple beauty, this time with the emphasis on the mustard sauce, which we love. All you need with this is some rice to soak up that velvety sauce and a green salad.
Serves 4 but can easily be augmented for a larger dinner party
4 chicken breasts
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 large garlic clove, crushed
1 onion, sliced
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped plus extra for the gaarnish
17 fl oz white wine
A splash of brandy
In a pan, heat a glug of olive oil. Season the 4 chicken breasts, then fry, skin-side down, until golden. Turn over and sear, then set aside. Fry the mushrooms in the same pan until golden.
Add 1 garlic clove and the onion then cook until soft. Stir in the Dijon mustard and chopped fresh tarragon. Add the white wine and a splash of brandy, then bubble for 2 minutes. Add the chicken, skin-side up, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring now and then.
Garnish with fresh tarragon and serve with some steamed rice and a green salad