Lemon Dijon Chicken

Excite your taste buds with our tangy lemon Dijon chicken recipe! A burst of flavor in every bite that will leave you wanting more.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine French

Servings

Calories 296 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons Olive oil
4 Extra-large Chicken breast boneless, skinless, (690 grams)
2 Teaspoons Garlic and herb chicken seasoning or chicken seasoning
1 Teaspoon Sea salt
1 Teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper or to taste
125 Milliliters White wine or chicken broth, if preferred
80 Grams Dijon mustard
45 Grams Unsalted butter
4 Tablespoons Lemon juice
2 Tablespoons Honey
Lemon slices for garnishing
2 Teaspoons Fresh parsley for garnishing

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts, and season evenly with garlic and herb chicken seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes without disturbing the chicken.
3 Tablespoons Olive oil, 4 Extra-large Chicken breast, 2 Teaspoons Garlic and herb chicken seasoning, 1 Teaspoon Sea salt, 1 Teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Flip the chicken over; it should have a medium golden color.
Allow the chicken to cook on the second side for about 5 minutes, or until fully cooked. Do not disturb the chicken during this process.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate to rest.
Deglaze the skillet by adding white wine and allow it to bubble up and steam for a few seconds.
125 Milliliters White wine
Add Dijon mustard, butter, and lemon juice. Let the butter melt for about 1 minute, stirring continuously until melted and the sauce is combined.
80 Grams Dijon mustard, 45 Grams Unsalted butter, 4 Tablespoons Lemon juice
Turn off the heat, add honey to taste, and stir to combine.
2 Tablespoons Honey
Return the chicken to the skillet, coat it evenly with the sauce on both sides and spoon the sauce over the chicken until fully coated.
Garnish with lemon slices and parsley, and serve.
Lemon slices, 2 Teaspoons Fresh parsley

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 1030mgPotassium: 511mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 387IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg

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