We dipped and whisked our way through a dozen different jars and bottles to find the best Dijon mustard out there.

Amora Moutarde de Dijon. It’s not at all fancy. No green peppercorns. Just mustard as the French have been making it for centuries -- rip-snorting and potent. And a basic of every French kitchen.

Trader Joe’s Moutarde de Dijon with White Wine The sour, muddled aroma of old wine detracts from an otherwise balanced and creamy mustard.

Dijon city guide: Where to eat, drink shop and stay in France’s mustard capital History, culture and cuisine collide in the capital of the Burgundy region ...

There is no sign of the smooth Dijon mustard so prized by the French — Amora and Maille are popular brands and, like Colman’s, both belong to Unilever.

Helpful shopkeepers in Dijon suggest that Moutarde Maille, a shop selling only the famous brand established in 1747, might be the place.

Dijon Mustard There are several types of mustard you could theoretically use to make mustard chicken, but this recipe was very much designed for Dijon Mustard.