Description
Lemon Butter Dijon Skillet Chicken is a flavorful and quick dinner option that elevates any meal with its tangy lemon, creamy butter, and zesty Dijon mustard. With tender chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and enveloped in a rich sauce, this dish offers a delightful dining experience that can be enjoyed on busy weeknights or at elegant gatherings. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s not only delicious but also visually stunning on your plate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or thyme)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels for browning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm. Lower heat and add butter to the skillet until melted.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and Dijon mustard until creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet; spoon sauce over each piece. Simmer for an additional 3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg