Description
Rosemary Dijon Chicken: Juicy chicken marinated in rosemary and Dijon mustard. A flavorful, easy-to-make dish sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds/900g)
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the marinade by whisking together Dijon mustard, chopped rosemary, minced garlic, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dried thyme (if using) in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined. The mixture should have a smooth, creamy consistency that will coat the chicken beautifully.
- Step 2: Pound the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap to an even thickness of about ½-inch using a meat mallet or heavy pan. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Step 3: Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the marinade, ensuring even coverage on all sides. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 8 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
- Step 4: Heat a skillet over medium-high and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the marinated chicken for 5-6 minutes on the first side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Step 5: Rest the cooked chicken for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs for an elegant presentation.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320 calories per serving
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 95 mg