Description
This Lemon Dijon Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a tangy Dijon mustard and lemon sauce, then baked to perfection. Serve with your favorite sides for a delicious dinner.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- lemon slices and chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add sauce and bake: Pour the lemon Dijon sauce over the chicken, coating evenly. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Rest and garnish: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad.
- For extra depth of flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
