Description
Pan Seared Chicken Breasts with Lemon Mustard Sauce is a quick and flavorful dish that elevates everyday chicken into a gourmet meal. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection and topped with a tangy lemon mustard sauce, offering a delightful harmony of flavors that will impress family and friends alike. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe promises delicious results with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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 extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Remove chicken from the skillet and sauté minced garlic in the same pan until fragrant.
- Whisk in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and chicken broth; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the pan to soak in the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 140mg