Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Pan Seared Chicken Breasts with Lemon Mustard Sauce Delight. This dish features tender, juicy chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and drizzled with a tangy lemon mustard sauce that elevates any meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is simple yet impressive, guaranteed to leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for easy access.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear chicken in the hot skillet for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and chicken broth. Scrape up browned bits from the pan and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet to coat in the sauce for an additional minute before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg