Mustard Chicken

* Exported from MasterCook *

mustard chicken

Recipe By : Classic Home Cooking
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:25
Categories : Chicken

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic -- crushed
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves -- cut in 1"
strips
1 cup light cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon coarse mustard
salt and pepper -- to taste
parsley -- for garnish

1.) Heat the oil in a skillet, add the garlic, and cook, stirring, for 1-2
minutes. Add the chicken strips, then lower the heat and cook, stirring
frequently, for 10 minutes.
2.) With a slotted spoon, lift the chicken strips out of the skillet and
keep them warm.
3.) In a small bowl, mix a little of the cream with the flour to make a
smooth paste and set aside.
4.) Pour the remaining cream into the pan and stir to mix with the cooking
juices. Bring to a boil, stir in the cream and flour mixture, the lower the
eat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce has
thickened. Sitr in the mustard and heat through gently, then add salt and
pepper to taste.
5.) Return the chicken to the pan, coat with the sauce, and reheat gently.
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley sprigs.

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NOTES : Do not let the sauce boil once you have added the mustard or it will
taste bitter. If you prefer a smooth sauce, use Dijon mustard.