Description
Pan-seared chicken breasts with lemon mustard sauce is a quick and delightful dish that brings together tender, juicy chicken and a zesty, savory sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and elegant presentation. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a gourmet experience at home that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 6-7 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- In a bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, and mustard. Pour the mixture over the chicken during the last minute of cooking.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg