Creamy Pecan Dijon Sauce Food

CREAMY DIJON SAUCE

Steps:

• Over medium heat, melt the butter in a small saute or sauce pan.
• Whisk in flour and cook for about 1 minute.
• Reduce the heat to low, and gradually whisk in the milk. The mixture will become very thick.
• Continue cooking over low heat and slowly whisk in the broth.
• Once the mixture is combined and smooth, raise the heat source to medium-low and bring up to a low boil.
• As soon as the first signs of bubbles appear, reduce the heat back down to low and simmer the sauce for 3 minutes, while whisking.
• Whisk in the mustard, salt and pepper and simmer just until heated through, about 1 minute.
• If the sauce becomes too thick, you can add a tablespoon of broth one tablespoon at a time in order to thin until desired thickness is acquired.

PECAN CHICKEN WITH DIJON MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; place on a greased jelly roll pan.
• Combine butter and 1/4 cup of the mustard; stir well.
• Pour over chicken; spread evenly.
• Sprinkle pecans over top.
• Bake, uncovered, 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken to a serving platter, reserving drippings in dish; keep warm.
• Combine remaining 2 tablespoons mustard, pan drippings, sour cream in a large saucepan; cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated, stirring often.
• To serve, pour sauce over chicken.

CREAMY DIJON SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
• 2. Remove from heat; add 3 tablespoons all purpose flour, stirring until all lumps are dissolved.
• 3. Add 2 tablespoons dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring until lumps are dissolved.
• 4. Return pan to medium heat; immediately add 1 cup milk; stir to combine, then stir constantly until sauce begins to simmer and thicken.
• 5. Stir in 1 cup cream; continue stirring until sauce begins to gently bubble. Remove from heat; taste for seasoning; cover and keep warm until served.

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH HONEY-DIJON SAUCE

Steps:

• In saucepan, melt 6T butter.
• Whisk in 2T mustard and 1T honey until blended.
• Scrape into a shallow dish.
• Place ground pecans in a separate shallow dish.
• Dip chicken into mustard mixture 1st then dredge with pecans.
• In a large frying pan, heat the remaining 2T butter & oil over medium heat
• Add chicken and cook approximately 3 minutes per side, until lightly browned and tender.
• Place on serving dish and cover with foil to keep warm.
• Discard all but 2T of fat from pan and reduce heat to low.
• Add sour cream; whisk in remaining 1T mustard, salt, & pepper. Blend well.
• Cook just until heated through, do NOT boil.
• Serve over chicken.
• I like to serve with spinach salad with hot bacon dressing and steamed asparagus.