Description
Ina Garten’s crispy mustard chicken delivers a perfect blend of tangy and savory flavors. Juicy chicken breasts coated in a crisp, herbed mustard crust promise a delightful meal that brings French-inspired comfort to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.6 kg to 1.8 kg chicken, cut into eighths
- 120 ml dry white wine
- 120 g Dijon mustard (such as Grey Poupon)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 15 g minced fresh thyme leaves
- 4 garlic cloves
- 6 g grated lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Coating and Fat:
- 200 g panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 30 ml good olive oil
- 30 g unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the flavor base by combining minced garlic, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper in a food processor, blending until uniformly chopped.
- Incorporate panko breadcrumbs, fragrant lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil, and melted unsalted butter into the garlic mixture, pulsing briefly to create a moistened crumb coating. Transfer this aromatic mixture onto a large flat plate.
- Create a tangy mustard wash by whisking Dijon mustard with white wine in a shallow dish, ensuring a smooth, well-integrated liquid.
- Pat chicken pieces completely dry using clean paper towels, then generously season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Dunk each chicken piece into the mustard mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage on all surfaces.
- Carefully transfer the mustard-coated chicken to the prepared breadcrumb plate, gently pressing the skin-side down to encourage maximum crumb adherence.
- Methodically arrange the crumb-coated chicken pieces on a baking tray, skin-side facing upward. Delicately press any remaining breadcrumb mixture onto any exposed chicken surfaces.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 40 minutes, then increase the temperature to 200°C (400°F) for an additional 10 minutes until the breadcrumbs turn a rich golden brown and the chicken reaches perfect internal doneness.
- Allow the chicken to rest momentarily before serving hot, warm, or at room temperature, showcasing the crisp, flavorful exterior.
Notes
- Resting transforms the chicken’s texture, allowing juices to redistribute and create a more tender, succulent bite.
- Spacing chicken pieces on the baking sheet guarantees crispy, evenly golden breadcrumbs with perfect crunch.
- Patting chicken completely dry ensures breadcrumb coating adheres flawlessly, preventing soggy results.
- Fresh thyme adds a vibrant, aromatic layer that elevates the entire dish’s flavor profile.
- Tasting and adjusting the mustard and wine mixture before dipping helps balance the overall seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg