Chicken Breasts Dijonaise

Sometimes, I find a recipe that is so easy and so yummy, I have to share. Normally Dijon mustard and bacon are not associated with chicken dishes. This recipe does just that and is terrific!

Ingredients:

3 slices of fully cooked bacon, microwaved for 30 seconds and set aside
3 tablespoons olive oil separated
4 boneless chicken breasts, trimmed and pounded to a 1/4 inch thickness
3 shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup chicken stock
1tablespoon brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Preheat Oven to 400 degrees
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in oven safe pan until hot but not smoking
Saute previously trimmed chicken breasts for 1 minute each side until brown
Place chicken in oven and set timer for 15 minutes
While the chicken is baking, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in skillet
When oil is hot, add shallots, and cook for 1 minute. Then add mustard and vinegar
Add stock and brown sugar an cook for 3 minutes, add salt and pepper to taste
Remove chicken from oven when timer is expired, place on platter
Pour sauce over chicken and crumble the bacon and spread over the chicken and sauce
Serve