CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CREOLE MUSTARD-ORANGE SAUCE

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At Brigtsen's in New Orleans, chef Frank Brigtsen makes a version of this dish with duck, accompanied by corn bread and pickled onions. Offer those sides as well as some green beans, then finish with pecan pie.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 small boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 12 ounces)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup orange juice
3/4 cup canned low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup creole mustard or 1/4 cup whole grain Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until brown, about 6 minutes per side.
  • Add orange juice and broth to skillet. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate.
  • Add mustard, honey and pepper sauce to skillet. Increase heat and boil until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, whisking occasionally, about 7 minutes.
  • Return chicken to skillet. Simmer until heated through, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer chicken to plates; top with sauce and serve.
  • Serves 2, can be doubled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.8, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 114.5, Sodium 559.3, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 17.5, Protein 30.9

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