Chicken in melting sauce 🍗

Updated: July 21, 2025 • Fifteen minute read

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Imagine a creamy sauce that coats each piece of chicken with a slightly spicy sweetness; all ready faster than ordering takeout. That's the promise of this melt-in-your-mouth chicken in sauce. By making it yourself, you control the salt, creaminess, and cooking time to achieve tender, fork-slicing meat. Nutritionally, the light cream and gentle cooking preserve the proteins without overloading the dish. If you use the air fryer , the golden crust appears without a hot oil bath. The mustard-broth combination creates a stable bond: no more sauces that cut when you reheat. Even on a busy night, the method remains relaxed: a single pot, fewer dishes, and a fragrance that calls the whole house to the table.

The essentials from bag to plate

For four big eaters, opt for meaty chicken breasts or, better yet, tender boneless thighs. Onion, a pillar of flavor, combines with garlic to create a mild, slightly sweet base. A dash of mustard brings out the broth's depth, while a touch of light cream adds brightness and comfort. If you're a sucker for smoky notes, add a hint of paprika or finish cooking on a grill . Fresh herbs, like parsley or chives, brighten up the final color. All of these ingredients are easily found on Neary; they store well, making this recipe a weapon against an empty fridge.

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Step by step implementation

1. Brown the chicken : heat the oil, then brown the pieces for two minutes on each side.
   
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2. Create the aromatic : add chopped onions and garlic, let it melt gently until sweet.
3. Thicken the sauce : pour in the stock, scrape up the juices, add the mustard then the cream, let it simmer gently.
   
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4. Simmer : Add the chicken, cover and cook over low heat until the sauce thickens and the meat is absorbed.
5. Serve : sprinkle with parsley or chives, offer fragrant rice or light mash.

Personalization Ideas

Craving something fresh? Add lemon zest and rosemary for a woody note. Need warmth? Sprinkle on mild curry: coconut milk will replace cream without adding any weight. Smoked meat lovers? Finish for five breaths on the hot grill; the juice will take on a subtle barbecue accent. Finally, for a sweet and savory treat, slip in diced pineapple at the last minute: tropical pleasure guaranteed.

Conservation and anticipations

The dish improves overnight: the aromas blend and the texture becomes velvety. Store everything in an airtight jar; three days in the fridge without worry, or two months in the freezer. For clever batch cooking, cook a double portion, separate the chicken and sauce, freeze flat, then reheat together over low heat: the creaminess returns as if by magic.

Ways to serve it

• In a bowl on a bed of quinoa and roasted vegetables for a complete plate.
• In a rolled tortilla, a little arugula and it's a nomadic lunch.
• In mini-verrines, each cube coated for a chic aperitif.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stress-free tips

• Sear the chicken without stirring for two breaths for a golden crust.
• Keep a little hot broth to thin the sauce if it reduces too much.
• Mix in a spoonful of sauce: this thickens it without butter or flour.

Budget and inspirations

Buying chicken in bulk brings the portion size below the sweet spot for a budget-friendly meal. For more quick ideas, browse our cookbooks . And when you want to boost speed, consider air frying: less energy, more time for you.

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