Creamy Dijon Chicken with Lemon Rice and Apple Salad

This creamy Dijon chicken is a quick and elegant weeknight dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes. Pan-seared chicken cutlets are bathed in a tangy sauce made with sour cream, Dijon mustard, fresh chives and lemon juice, creating a restaurant-quality dish at home.

On the side, enjoy fluffy jasmine rice brightened with lemon zest and butter, plus a refreshing green salad studded with crisp apple slices and a zesty Dijon dressing. It’s a balanced, satisfying meal that’s sure to become a favorite.

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Ingredients

1 unit AppleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce ChivesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LemonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Dijon MustardView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Chicken CutletsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Chicken Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 ounce Mixed GreensView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 teaspoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 teaspoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Zest and quarter the lemon. Mince the chives. Halve and core the apple; quarter one half lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise into triangles.
2. In a small pot, combine the rice, ¾ cup water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
3. While rice cooks, in a medium bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, juice from half the lemon, half the Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon sugar, salt and pepper. Stir in half the chives. Set aside.
4. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan.
5. Heat the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the stock concentrate, remaining mustard, ¼ cup water and a squeeze of lemon juice. Simmer until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat. Stir in sour cream and remaining chives. (TIP: If sauce seems too thick, add more water 1 teaspoon at a time until it reaches a drizzling consistency.) Season with salt and pepper.
6. Fluff rice with a fork; stir in 1 tablespoon butter and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Add mixed greens and sliced apple to the bowl with dressing. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Divide chicken, rice and salad between plates. Drizzle chicken with sauce. Cut remaining lemon into wedges and serve on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use chicken breasts instead of cutlets?

Yes, you can use boneless skinless chicken breasts. Slice them in half horizontally to create cutlets or pound them to an even thickness for quick cooking.

Can I substitute the sour cream?

Greek yogurt or crème fraîche can be used in place of sour cream for a similar tangy flavor.

How do I store leftovers?

Store chicken, rice and salad separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat chicken and rice gently and enjoy the salad cold.