Description
Flavorful Rosemary Chicken Dijon is an easy and impressive dish featuring tender chicken infused with the savory combination of rosemary and Dijon mustard. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe offers a delightful flavor explosion that’s both healthy and versatile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional for a touch of sweetness)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, measuring them out for convenience.
- Marinade Chicken: In a bowl, mix the Dijon mustard, olive oil, chopped rosemary, minced garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and honey (if using) to create a marinade for your rosemary chicken Dijon.
- Coat Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. For best results, let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to absorb the rosemary Dijon chicken flavors.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil for your Dijon rosemary chicken.
- Cook Chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade and place it in the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). This ensures your flavorful rosemary chicken Dijon is perfectly cooked.
- Add Leftover Marinade: During the last few minutes of cooking, you can add any leftover marinade to the skillet to create a sauce, bringing the flavors of the rosemary chicken with Dijon mustard together.
- Rest the Chicken: Remove chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain its juices.
- Garnish: Slice the chicken and garnish with additional rosemary sprigs if desired for your rosemary Dijon chicken recipe.
Notes
- For the best flavor in your Flavorful Rosemary Chicken Dijon, opt for fresh rosemary instead of dried, when possible.
- If time allows, marinate the chicken for longer than 30 minutes, even up to overnight, to maximize flavor absorption.
- Consider grilling the chicken instead of pan-searing it for an extra layer of flavor.
- Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving brightens the dish and enhances the rosemary notes.
- A simple lemon-butter sauce can complement the chicken beautifully and add an extra layer of richness.
- This dish can be prepared in advance; marinate the chicken several hours or the night before for deeper flavor.
- Bone-in chicken thighs or breasts can be used; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- If you don’t have fresh rosemary, substitute with half the amount of dried rosemary or use other herbs like thyme or oregano.
- This dish goes well with roasted or steamed vegetables, a refreshing salad, or creamy mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 oz chicken)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg