I especially like recipes for two, like this one, because they feel complete without needing a lot of extra dishes on the table. The chicken stays lean and satisfying, while the orange mustard sauce gives it a certain personality. Fresh orange juice keeps the sauce lively, the mustard adds a gentle sharpness, and the crème fraîche smooths everything out into something velvety and balanced. It is one of those combinations that feels refined, but still very approachable.

The addition of a cheesy pearl couscous is my choice of a carb side. It adds a soft, comforting base, and the cheese gives it just enough richness to hold its own under the sauce. The orange sections emphasize the flavor in the sauce and make the whole dish feel bright. Altogether, it is a lovely dinner when you want something a little polished without making it complicated. Suggestions for a side can be found below the step-by-step section.

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Key Ingredients in This Recipe

Key ingredients to make Chicken with Orange Mustard Sauce

You’ll find the complete list of ingredients and exact quantities in the recipe below.

Chicken breast – no skin, no bones
Orange juice
Orange sections – see here how to section an orange.
Mustard
Crème fraîche
Cornstarch

See below a short video showing you how easy it is to make this Chicken with Orange Mustard Sauce. Further down is the step-by-step explanation.

How to Make Chicken with Orange Mustard Sauce

Step 1 – Section the oranges and squeeze all the juice out of it. Add more juice if needed. See this blog post for a step-by-step approach on how to section an orange.

Step 1 - Section the oranges and squeeze all the juice out of it. Add more juice if needed. See this blog post for a step-by-step approach on on how to section an orange.

Step 2 – Season the chicken with salt and pepper. This is a basic seasoning as the orange mustard sauce is all that is needed. Additional spices may only intervene.

Heat oil in a skillet and cook the chicken on both sides until it is done (165°F internal temperature).

I use my Meater (meat thermometer) to avoid under or overcooking.

Step 3 – Wrap the the chicken breast in aluminum foil and keep warm.

Transfer the orange juice to the same skillet and add the mustard. Stir until well blended.

Step 4 - Mix the cornstarch and the crème fraîche and add this to the orange mustard in the skillet. Combine and allow the sauce to thicken a little. Bring it to a low simmer to fully activate the thickening properties of the cornstarch.

Step 4 – Mix the cornstarch and the crème fraîche and add this to the orange mustard in the skillet. Combine and bring to a low simmer to fully activate the thickening properties of the cornstarch.

Step 5 – Return the chicken to the skillet and cover with the sauce.

Cut the chicken and transfer it to a plate, drizzled with some of the sauce and serve the remainder of the sauce separately.

Close-up of Chicken with Orange Mustard Sauce.

I’ve created a simple side of pearl couscous that I cooked and then mixed with some grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, butter, salt & pepper. There are so many options, see below.

Ways to Serve Chicken with Orange Mustard Sauce

This simply but delicious chicken dish can be served with many side dishes, like:

or pick any of our salads, there are more than 50 to choose from. Salads are great companions to this Chicken with Orange Mustard Sauce.

Chicken Breast with Orange Mustard Sauce

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