How to Make Bourbon Mustard Chicken with Garlic Asparagus Skillet

Pan seared chicken breasts in bourbon mustard sauce and stir-fried garlic flavored asparagus.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• (For the Chicken)
• 8 skinless chicken breast fillets, boned
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup Bourbon
• 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• (For the Garlic Asparagus Stir-fry)
• 4 bacon slices, fried, drained, and crumbled
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 pounds asparagus
• 8 cloves garlic, peels and chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes

1. - - Bourbon Mustard Chicken - -
   
   Combine and mix well bourbon, green onions, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and salt in a bowl
   
   Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness.

2. 
   Raw chicken breast fillets

   In a large pan, brush mustard marinade over both sides of chicken breast fillets. Marinate in refrigerator covered for 2 hours.

3. 
   Pan fried chicken breast

   Reserve marinade and remove chicken from the liquid.
   
   Combine 4 tablespoons butter and 4 tablespoons cooking oil in large skillet or wok over med heat. Sear chicken 8 to 10 minutes (4-5 minutes on each side) or until golden brown. Transfer chicken to a plate with paper towel to drain. Keep warm.

4. - - Garlic Asparagus Skillet - -
   
   Wash, dry and trim asparagus. In a stock pot with hot water, boil asparagus, 2-3 minutes. Add pinch of salt to the boiling water if desired.
   
   Remove vegetable from heat and set aside. Cut tomatoes into eight wedges (each quartered), reserve.

5. Drain and discard skillet/wok drippings. Pour reserved marinade and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium.
   
   Add and saute garlic, onion until tender. Stir in the bacon, water, vinegar, sugar, and salt.

6. 
   Uncooked asparagus

   Add asparagus then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 5-6 minutes. Add the tomatoes to the skillet. Cover and simmer for another 3-4 minutes.

7. Arrange chicken on serving platter with asparagus stir-fry on the side. Serve immediately. For 4-6 persons.

[sonni57]

on 3/10/2009 Good chicken recipe it sounds and looks good.

[FrazzledNanny]

on 3/10/2009 I love chicken recipes. This one is new to me. Thanks, it sounds wonderful! 5*