Creamy Mustard Shallot Chicken

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour
• Diamond Crystal or ¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided
• ground turmeric, divided
• skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• medium shallots, thinly sliced
• garlic cloves, finely chopped
• sprigs thyme, plus leaves for serving
• heavy cream
• Dijon mustard
• honey
• freshly ground pepper
• Steamed rice or toasted country-style bread