# CHICKEN DIANE

A classic chicken dish served in a creamy mushroom and brandy sauce, perfect for a fall meal or Thanksgiving.

- Cuisine: French
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 Boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp Avocado oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 16 ounces White button mushrooms
- 1 Shallot
- 2 tbsp Brandy
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 0.33 cup Heavy cream
- 1 Lemon
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 cup Parsley
- to taste Kosher salt
- to taste Black pepper

## Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter in your favorite pan over medium-high.
3. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on each side, about 4 minutes per side, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion reaches 165F.
4. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
5. Lower heat to medium and add mushrooms, a pinch of salt, and 1 tbsp butter.
6. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms begin to brown (about 5 minutes).
7. Add shallots and cook, stirring until tender (about 3 minutes).
8. Add brandy (or cognac) and cook while using a wooden spoon to scrape up the fond, until liquid is nearly evaporated (about 15-30 seconds).
9. Add heavy cream, chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce reduces slightly (about 3-4 minutes).
10. Add parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.
11. Remove from heat.
12. Transfer the chicken and its juices back into the sauce in the pan.
13. Enjoy immediately.

## Equipment

- pan
- tongs
- wooden spoon

## Tips

- Do not wipe out the pan after cooking the chicken; the reserved bits are what makes this sauce special.
- If you're looking for something other than turkey, this is a perfect option for Thanksgiving.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/CzolF0Iuw-a/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ccdfe4b9-709d-4a87-bffd-997b3c6fe0b0
- Extracted: 2025-10-08

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