Here’s the complete recipe for your Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken with Crispy Bacon with step-by-step instructions and pro tips:
🍗 Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken with Crispy Bacon
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 30 mins
Calories: ~520 per serving
📝 Ingredients
(Serves 4)
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
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4 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp butter
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1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter option)
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⅓ cup honey
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⅓ cup Dijon mustard (or whole-grain mustard for texture)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp paprika (optional, for smokiness)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the chicken:
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Pound chicken to ½-inch thickness for even cooking.
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Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2️⃣ Cook the chicken:
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Heat olive oil + butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear chicken for 5-6 mins per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp). Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the sauce:
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In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Whisk in mustard, honey, and heavy cream. Simmer for 3-4 mins until slightly thickened.
4️⃣ Combine & serve:
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Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce.
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Sprinkle with bacon crumbles and fresh herbs.
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Extra crispy bacon: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 mins on a rack for perfect crunch.
✔ Sauce too thin? Simmer longer or add 1 tsp cornstarch slurry.
✔ Pair with: Mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a crisp salad.
🌡️ Storage
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Fridge: Up to 3 days (reheat gently to avoid curdling sauce).
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Freeze: Not recommended (cream sauces may separate).
This dish balances sweet honey, tangy mustard, and smoky bacon for a restaurant-worthy meal at home! 😊
Want to make it lighter? Swap heavy cream for coconut milk or Greek yogurt (add at the end off-heat).
