Savor a taste of France with this tangy, creamy chicken dish. It’s perfect for July 14, Bastille Day, or anytime. I use chicken cutlets for the recipe. They’re thinly sliced chicken breasts about 1/4-inch thick and can be found in the supermarket. They only take about 2 minutes per side to saute.

French green beans, also called haricots verts, are thinner and sweeter than other green beans. They are available in most markets and cook in about 2 minutes in the microwave.

Helpful Hints

You can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of chicken cutlets. Slice them in half horizontally and flatten them to 1/4-inch thick.

You can use regular green beans instead of French green beans. Cook them about 4 minutes in the microwave.

Countdown

Prepare all ingredients.

Make chicken dish.

Microwave the green beans.

Shopping List

To buy: 3/4 pound chicken breast cutlets 1 jar Dijon mustard, 1 orange, 1 small container heavy cream, 1 bunch thyme, 1 French baguette, 1/2 pound French green beans.

Staples: flour, olive oil, salt, black peppercorns.