CRISP MUSTARD-GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS

Crisp Mustard-Glazed Chicken Breasts image

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the breasts
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 cup coarse bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
3/4 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Rub the chicken breasts lightly with the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Combine 2 tablespoons butter with the mustard; reserve 2 teaspoons for the sauce. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter; mix with the bread crumbs and thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
In a large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken, skin side down, until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Smear with the mustard mixture, and sprinkle with the bread crumbs. Turn skin side up; apply the mustard mixture and bread crumbs.
Transfer the skillet to the oven, and roast until the chicken is cooked through and the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Add the stock and cream to the skillet over medium heat, and stir with a wooden spoon until creamy and reduced to 3/4 cup, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the reserved mustard mixture. Strain through a fine sieve, and serve with the chicken. Garnish with thyme.