Grilled Mustard Chicken Breasts Recipe: 59 Photos
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FAQ
The combination of mustards that go into a marinade tenderizes the chicken and adds great flavor. In addition, Creme Fraiche that's also used in the recipe makes the sauce extra creamy, rich, and literally irresistible.
It acts as a glue for spices. In this case, mustard is the perfect binder for spices to adhere to chicken or any meat for that matter. The tanginess tends to dilute during the cooking process, allowing the condiment to do its job without overpowering.
Pounding the chicken breast to an even thickness results in more even cooking throughout. Brining the chicken breast helps the meat retain moisture during cooking. Drying the breast well before grilling leads to quicker browning.
- Flatten the chicken breasts. ...
- Heat the pan. ...
- Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat for 1 minute without moving. ...
- Flip the chicken breasts. ...
- Turn the heat down to low. ...
- Cover the pan and cook on low for 10 minutes. ...
- Turn off the heat and let sit for an additional 10 minutes. ...
- Remove lid and take temperature.
The mustard actually works to tenderize the meat and you will notice little more than a thin crust of it over the surface of the meat. In fact, mustard can help to produce the crust that is so sought after in traditional barbecue.