Description
Pan Seared Chicken Breasts with Lemon Mustard Sauce is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection and served with a tangy lemon mustard sauce, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, ensuring that you can impress your family or guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and parsley.
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and cover it to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let it soak up the sauce for an additional minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 115mg