Lemon Honey Roasted Chicken Wholegrain Mustard Sauce Food

PAN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450*F.
• Prepare the chicken by gently easing your fingertips between the skin and the meat at the neck opening, to loosen the skin all over the breast, taking care not to tear the skin.
• Insert the parsley sprig, basil or rosemary under the skin.
• Season the chicken generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat an oven-proof skillet large enough to hold the chicken over high heat.
• Add the olive oil and swirl it in the skillet.
• As soon as you begin to see slight wisps of smoke, carefully place the chicken skin side down in the skillet.
• Sear the chicken, undisturbed, while reducing the heat little by little to medium, until it's skin has turned golden brown and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Carefully turn the chicken skin side up.
• Put the skillet with the chicken into the preheated oven and cook until the chicken is deep golden brown and the juices run clear when the thickest part of the thigh meat is pierced with a thin skewer, 10 to 15 minutes more, depending on it's size.
• When the chicken is done, remove it from the skillet with tongs and transfer it to a cutting board.
• Pour off all but a thin glaze of fat from the skillet.
• Return the skillet to high heat, add the chicken stock and the lemon juice, stirring and scraping with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan.
• Boil the liquid down until it has reduced by half it's volume, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Turn down the heat and add the mustard, stirring briskly with a wire whisk.
• Add the butter a piece at a time to make a creamy sauce, making sure each piece has been incorporated completely before adding the next.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in half of the parsley or basil.
• To serve, spoon the sauce into the centers of two to four heated plates.
• With a large sharp knife, cut the chicken into two halves or four equal pieces.
• Place the chicken on the plates, sprinkle with the remaining parsley or basil and serve.

LEMON & HONEY ROASTED CHICKEN, WHOLEGRAIN MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a large frying pan with a little butter. Season the chicken breasts with a little salt and cayenne pepper (which will give the chicken an added kick) and quickly brown them on both sides and then reduce the heat slightly. Pour in the honey, lemon zest & juice and the boiling water together with the sprigs of thyme. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4. Transfer the chicken with the glaze into the oven and cook for a furthur 15-20 minutes until fully cooked through. It is nice to turn and baste the chicken whilst it is in the oven. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes when it comes out of the oven. Return the pan to the heat and allow the lemon and honey mixture to reheat gently. Whisk in the wholegrain mustard and pour in the cream and simmer the sauce for 4-5 minutes. Add in the finely diced spring onions, correct the seasoning of the sauce and serve immediately. Serve: Serve the chicken with some creamy mashed potato and green vegetables. Drizzle a little of the sauce over the plate

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH PORT AND WHOLE-GRAIN MUSTARD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat an ovenproof skillet large enough to hold the chicken over high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl it in the skillet. As soon as you begin to see slight wisps of smoke, carefully place the chicken skin side down in the skillet. Sear the chicken, undisturbed, while reducing the heat little by little to medium, until its skin has turned golden brown and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Carefully turn the chicken skin side up.
• Put the skillet into the oven and cook until the chicken is deep golden brown and the juices run clear when the thickest part of the thigh is pierced with a skewer, about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on its size. When the chicken is done, transfer it to the plate and keep warm.
• Pour off all but a thin layer of fat from the skillet. Add the port, put the skillet over high heat, and reduce until half remains. Add the chicken stock and reduce again. (If using BBQ sauce, you don't have to reduce.) Add the cream, bring it to a boil, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the Dijon and Meaux mustards and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Return the chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with parsley and tarragon.

CREAMY WHOLE-GRAIN MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add shallots and saute until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add vinegar and cook for 1 minute.
• Add wine and cook until reduced to about 1/3 cup, 3-4 minutes.
• Add cream and cook until reduced to about 1/2 cup, 4-5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and whisk in remaining butter.
• Strain into a small bowl.
• Whisk in mustard, salt and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 24 hours.

HONEY & MUSTARD CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SPRING VEG

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a small bowl, mix together the honey, mustard, garlic and the lemon zest and juice. Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs and season.
• Put the chicken, skin-side up, on a large baking tray, then dot the new potatoes in between them. Drizzle the oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with sea salt. Roast in the oven for 35 mins until the chicken skin caramelises and is charred in places.
• Add the spinach and peas to the roasting tray. Return to the oven for 2-3 mins until the spinach has begun to wilt and the peas are hot and covered in the mustardy sauce.