Glistening green beans lay like a lush bed, propping up golden brown chicken pieces coated in a layer of enticing Dijon glaze. Small punctuations of vibrantly caramelized lemon wedges and scattered chopped herbs lend an aesthetic balance of color and texture as steam lazily rises from the concoction.

Green Bean Cassolette with Dijon Mustard Chicken

Name: Green Bean Cassolette with Dijon Mustard Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Green Beans, 300g topped and tailed; Chicken Breast, 2 pieces; Dijon Mustard, 2 tablespoons; Lemon, 1 cut into wedges; Garlic, 3 cloves chopped; Fresh Thyme, 1 tablespoon chopped; Chicken Broth, 1 cup; Olive Oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Black Pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style French

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: June 06, 2024

Jazz up your rainy evening with this unique French-inspired recipe featuring green beans as the star! This dish marries the crisp, freshness of green beans with the sultry tang of Dijon mustard infused chicken. Topped with caramelized lemon and chopped herbs, it's a symphony of flavors in one plate.

Ingredients (for 2)

Green beans - 300g - topped and tailed
Chicken breast - 2 pieces
Dijon mustard - 2 tablespoons
Lemon - 1 - cut into wedges
Garlic - 3 cloves - chopped
Fresh thyme - 1 tablespoon - chopped
Chicken broth - 1 cup
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🍗💛

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to a plate.
Step 2 - 🍳🧄🥦

In the same skillet, add garlic and green beans, sauté until the beans have a vibrant green color.
Step 3 - 🥘🍲🔥

Add the chicken broth to the skillet and scrape off any browned bits that might have stuck onto the bottom. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beans are tender.
Step 4 - 🍗🖌️🍯

While the beans are simmering, brush the chicken with the dijon mustard on all sides.
Step 5 - 🍳🍗🍋

In a separate pan, heat the remaining oil and add the mustard-coated chicken and lemon wedges. Cook for about 3 minutes each side, until the lemons are caramelized and the chicken is cooked through.
Step 6 - 🍽️🍗🍋

To serve, divide the green beans between two plates, place the chicken on top, garnish with caramelized lemons, sprinkle with chopped thyme, and serve.

Additional

This recipe offers a brilliant blend of rustic French charm, courtesy of the beans stewed in chicken broth, and unexpected zest from the tangy Dijon mustard chicken. As a variation on this recipe, consider adding some smoked paprika and use haricot beans. For the little chefs in the family, let them top off the dish with fresh thyme- it's great fun and gets the kids involved!