German Mustard Chicken with Apple Slices
Pan-seared chicken breasts coated in a tangy German mustard sauce and served with sweet apple slices for a classic European meal. This german-inspired chicken ready in about 40 minutes pairs (30 g) German mustard, (28 g) butter, medium, thinly sliced apple for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 4 (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g) chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp (30 g) German mustard
- 2 tbsp (28 g) butter
- 2 medium, thinly sliced apple
- 1/2, thinly sliced onion
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Season 4 chicken breasts with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Step 2: Remove chicken and set aside. Add 1/2 thinly sliced onion to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in 2 tbsp German mustard and 1/2 cup chicken broth, then bring to a simmer.
- Step 3: Return the chicken to the skillet and add 2 thinly sliced apples. Simmer for 5 minutes until apples are tender and sauce has thickened. Serve hot.
Frequently asked questions
How long does German Mustard Chicken with Apple Slices take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover German Mustard Chicken with Apple Slices?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (30 g) german mustard from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in German Mustard Chicken with Apple Slices?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale German Mustard Chicken with Apple Slices for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with German Mustard Chicken with Apple Slices?
German chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Absolutely delicious. My husband loved the tangy mustard flavor with the sweet apples.
- ★★★★★
This was a hit at my family dinner! The mustard and apple combo was perfect.
- ★★★★☆
The recipe is great, but the chicken took a bit longer to cook than the instructions said.
