Healthy Whole Food Mustard Chicken Skillet

This low-carb, Whole30 compliant mustard chicken skillet recipe is an easy and mouthwatering dinner option. The juicy chicken thighs pair perfectly with the tangy sauce and umami mushrooms This chicken recipe yields a fancy, delicious, and hearty meal with minimal effort. It is one of our favorite Whole30 chicken recipes because it takes under 30 minutes to prepare and is cooked in one skillet.

Does this Whole30 sauce taste like coconut?

Even though this sauce contains coconut milk, it doesn’t taste like coconut. The flavor is masked by the mustard and chicken stock but still provides richness and creaminess.

What can you serve this low-carb meal with?

This Whole30 chicken thigh recipe is a nutritious, satiating, and balanced meal on its own. But you can serve it with a simple low-carb side dish like spiralized noodles, cauliflower rice, or steamed vegetables. These juicy chicken pieces will also pair perfectly with other Whole30 recipes like these roasted brussel sprouts: https://my.carbmanager.com/meals/my-foods?dialog=food-detail:ug:6765bbfc-a57d-bd4f-741a-3575da0914ef

Can you use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs?

Absolutely! Swap the chicken thighs for breasts in the same amount. You can also use turkey thighs/breasts for this recipe.

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Net Carbs

3.9 g
Fiber

2 g
Total Carbs

6.6 g
Protein

36 g
Fats

21 g

355 cals

Quantity

Serving Size

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Chicken thigh, skin removed before cooking

1 lb
Olive oil

2 tbsp
Red onion

0.25 small
Mushrooms

300 g
Garlic

1 clove
Coconut milk

0.5 cup
Chicken broth

0.5 cup
Mustard

3 tbsp
Paprika

0.5 tsp
Garlic powder

0.5 tsp
Salt

0.5 tsp
Spinach

2 cup

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients ahead of time. Finely slice the onion and mushrooms, and mince the garlic. Thoroughly wash the spinach and roughly chop it.
Step 2

To make the sauce, add the coconut milk, chicken stock, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, and salt to a bowl. Whisk to mix. Set aside.
Step 3

Add the oil to a large skillet and place it over high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Take the chicken off the heat and place it on a plate.
Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions and mushrooms. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the onions have softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Step 5

Pour the mustard sauce into the skillet. Scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until the chicken is heated through. Add the spinach and stir.
Step 7

Let cook for 1 more minute or until the spinach is slightly wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.