Chicken
in Mustard Sauce
- 2 Chicken breasts - washed and dried
- 4 Shallots (or 1 small onion) peeled and finely chopped
- 2 tbsps Olive oil
- ½ cup dry white wine
- Salt and Pepper
- 1½ tsp dry mustard powder
- ½ cup single cream
- In a large saucepan, gently fry the chopped onion in the
oil until clear - try not to brown
- Add the chicken breasts and seal on both sides
- Season with a little salt and a brave twist of black pepper.
- Sprinkle the mustard powder over the chicken and turn the
mixture over to coat.
- Add the wine and loosen any bits of onion that have stuck
to the pan.
- Cover the saucepan tightly and simmer very gently for about
20 minutes or until the wine has almost disappeared.
- Add the cream and mix well over a low heat until thoroughly
warm but not boiling.
- Serve immediately with fresh vegetables.