Description
A zesty and creamy Lemon Dijon Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts seared to perfection and coated in a tangy mustard and lemon butter sauce. This quick and easy dish is perfect served over pasta or rice for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast (about 4 average sized pieces, mostly even in size)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 cup white wine or chicken stock
- 1 lemon, sliced (optional for garnish)
- 2 teaspoons roughly chopped fresh parsley
To Serve
- Pasta or rice, as desired
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Generously season both sides of the chicken breasts with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Set aside to let the seasoning absorb.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear on one side without moving them for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, adjusting time for thickness, until nicely browned.
- Remove Chicken: Take the chicken out of the skillet and set it aside temporarily while preparing the sauce.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk in the all-purpose flour, Dijon mustard, unsalted butter, and lemon juice into the skillet. Stir continuously until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the white wine or chicken stock, scraping the sides and bottom of the skillet to lift any browned bits for added flavor. Allow the liquids to come together and form a smooth sauce.
- Combine and Simmer: Slice the chicken breasts and add them back into the skillet along with the optional lemon slices. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes to finish cooking the chicken through, soften the lemons, and further thicken the sauce.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with roughly chopped fresh parsley. Serve the lemon Dijon chicken hot over cooked pasta or rice, enjoying the perfect balance of tangy and savory flavors.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking.
- White wine can be substituted with chicken stock if preferred or for a non-alcoholic option.
- For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Optional lemon slices add a lovely visual and mild citrus flavor but can be omitted.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American