Baked Chicken Wings in Dijon Mustard & Parmesan Cream Sauce
Tender chicken wings marinated in Dijon mustard, then smothered in a rich parmesan cream sauce and baked until golden. A comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner that comes together with minimal effort. Perfect for weeknights when you want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 yellow onions, sliced into rings
- 500 g (1 lb) chicken wings
- 4 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 4 tbsp grated parmesan
- 1 egg yolk
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
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Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Mix Dijon mustard with salt, pepper and thyme leaves in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 2
Butter a baking dish and spread the onion rings evenly across the bottom.
- 3
Arrange the chicken wings on top of the onions, skin side up, and coat generously with the mustard marinade. Cover tightly with aluminium foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, whisk together the heavy cream, egg yolk and grated parmesan until smooth.
- 5
Remove the foil, pour the cream sauce over the wings and return to the oven for 15 more minutes, until the top is golden and bubbling.
- 6
Rest for 5 minutes before serving with steamed white rice and sautéed peas.
💡 Chef's Tip
For an extra-golden crust, switch the oven to broil/grill for the final 2–3 minutes. Gruyère works as a great substitute for parmesan.
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