Dijon Chicken (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 oz butter.
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil.
03 - 6 small skinless, boneless chicken breasts (150g each).
04 - 1 banana shallot, finely sliced.
05 - 2 garlic cloves, crushed.
06 - 300 ml (10 fl oz) white wine.
07 - 2 tbsp Dijon mustard.
08 - 300 ml (10 fl oz) double cream.
09 - Salt, to taste.
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
11 - Fresh chives, for garnish.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat butter and olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
02 - Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them in the hot pan for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
03 - Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
04 - Add shallots to the pan and sauté for 1 minute. Then, add garlic and cook for another minute.
05 - Cover the pan, lower the heat, and cook for 5-10 minutes until shallots soften and turn golden.
06 - Pour in white wine and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes until the liquid reduces by two-thirds.
07 - Stir in Dijon mustard and cream. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
08 - Return the chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
09 - Serve the chicken with the creamy sauce and garnish with fresh chives.

# Notes:

01 - This dish pairs well with rice or vegetables.
02 - A creamy, savory main course featuring chicken in a Dijon mustard and white wine sauce.

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