Best 7 Quick Lemon Dijon Chicken Recipes

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For a quick and flavorful meal, look no further than lemon dijon chicken. This dish combines the tangy brightness of lemon with the creamy richness of dijon mustard to create a sauce that elevates tender, juicy chicken breasts. Whether you're pressed for time on a busy weeknight or simply seeking a simple yet satisfying dinner option, this recipe has you covered.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON-DIJON CHICKEN



Lemon-Dijon Chicken image

Very flavorful baked chicken.

Provided by GOMERSGIRL5

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lemons
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon rosemary
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ pounds small red potatoes, halved
1 (3 1/2) pound whole chicken

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Squeeze 3 tablespoons juice from lemons; reserve squeezed lemon halves. Combine the lemon juice, parsley, mustard, garlic, oil, rosemary, pepper, and salt in a small bowl; blend well.
  • Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of the parsley mixture in a large bowl. Reserve. Gently slide fingers between the skin and meat of the chicken to loosen skin. Spoon parsley mixture between skin and meat. Secure breast skin with toothpicks, if necessary. Place lemon halves in the cavity of chicken. Place chicken on a rack in a roasting pan.
  • Bake chicken in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Arrange potatoes around the chicken; bake until chicken juices run clear, about 1 additional hour. Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 169.7 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 56.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 651.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

QUICK LEMON DIJON CHICKEN



Quick Lemon Dijon Chicken image

Spicy, tangy, flavorful chicken that can be prepared in a snap! Ingredients can be adjusted to taste.

Provided by PEACEKIKS

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 2 inch pieces
¼ lime, juiced
½ lemon, juiced
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
freshly ground black pepper
Creole-style seasoning to taste

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in lime and lemon juices, and stir in Dijon, black pepper, and Creole-seasoning. Cook, turning chicken occasionally, until the chicken pieces are done, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 136.9 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 55 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 983.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

QUICK DIJON CHICKEN



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Tender chicken breasts are browned to a golden color, then served over a rice blend. A tangy sauce complements this main dish perfectly. Add spinach salad with bacon dressing and cookies, and you have a meal.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup prepared ranch salad dressing
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
Hot cooked long grain and wild rice or pasta

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine salad dressing and mustard; set aside. In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. , Add wine to skillet; cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Whisk in mustard mixture; cook and stir until blended and heated through. Serve with chicken and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 35g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 653mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.

LEMON-DIJON CHICKEN SKILLET



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This tender chicken in a luscious lemon-Dijon sauce might look like it came from a nice restaurant, but it's a dish you can cook up in your own kitchen, while staying within budget (and under 400 calories!). The trick is using the cooking juices as the base of the rich-tasting sauce and upping its flavor further with a couple of impactful ingredients, like Dijon, rosemary and lemon. While we often like cooking with boneless chicken thighs for the sake of convenience, bone-in chicken ensures extra flavor in this recipe. Remember to remove the chicken from the pan, so it doesn't overcook while you finish the sauce. Keep the chicken warm, and then plate it all up beautifully. When you serve up this meal, your dinner companions will be impressed, and you can congratulate yourself on pulling off such a nice meal without any extra fuss.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary plus 2 sprigs rosemary
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons lemon juice
6 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (about 1 1/2 lb)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons of the mustard, the chopped rosemary, garlic and 1 teaspoon of the lemon juice. Rub mixture all over chicken thighs; season with salt.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add thighs; cook 4 minutes on each side until brown. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until just softened. Add white wine; stir to deglaze bottom of pan. Add broth and sprigs of rosemary; increase heat to medium-high; heat to simmering. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 10 to 13 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F). Remove chicken to plate, and keep warm.
  • Strain cooking liquid; discard solids. Heat butter in same skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until mixture is lightly browned and bubbling. Slowly add cooking liquid; beat with whisk to combine. Add remaining 1 teaspoon mustard and remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Spoon some of sauce over chicken; top with parsley. Serve remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Thigh and 1/4 Cup Sauce, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMY GARLIC DIJON CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Garlic Dijon Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breast, kosher salt, olive oil, unsalted butter, garlic, all purpose flour, chicken broth, French's Dijon Mustard, freshly ground black pepper, heavy cream, fresh parsley, lemon, baby bella mushrooms, asparagus, peas

Provided by Tayo Ola

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon, plus more to taste, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 ½ cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons French's Dijon Mustard
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced, plus more, chopped, for garnish,
½ lemon, zested
½ lb baby bella mushrooms, sliced
½ lb asparagus, woody ends removed, stalks cut into 2 in (5 cm) pieces
½ cup peas, fresh or frozen

Steps:

  • Season the chicken evenly on both sides with 1½ tablespoons salt. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a shallow pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from the pan (it will not be fully cooked) and set aside. Wipe out the pan if it looks charred.
  • Melt the butter in the pan over low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute, then whisk in flour. Pour in the chicken broth, whisking, then add French's Dijon Mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper, and whisk until smooth. Simmer sauce for 1-2 minutes, then stir in the heavy cream. Return the sauce to a simmer, place the chicken in the sauce, and cover the pan with a lid. Simmer until chicken is fully cooked through, 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from the pan. Stir the minced parsley and lemon zest into the sauce, then taste for seasoning. Slice the chicken. Remove the sauce from the heat.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the mushrooms and season with salt to taste. Saute mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 7-10 minutes. Remove mushrooms from the pan.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the pan. Add asparagus and sauté, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Add the peas and cook 1 minute more.
  • Place the vegetables on a plate. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with the dijon sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 5 grams

DIJON CHICKEN



Dijon Chicken image

Mustard adds a little zing to moist chicken breasts served over quick-cooking orzo.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 lb)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/3 cups uncooked orzo pasta (8 oz)
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 11x7-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place chicken in baking dish.
  • In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except pasta and parsley. Spread mustard mixture over chicken to coat thoroughly.
  • Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
  • Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Garnish chicken with parsley. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMY DIJON CHICKEN



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This chicken dish is extremely fast and economical. It makes a nice sauce that works well over brown rice or wide noodles. If you want extra sauce for leftovers, double the recipe. -Irene Boffo, Fountain Hills, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons butter
1 small onion, halved and very thinly sliced
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Whisk together cream, mustard and brown sugar. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to even thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper., In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat; brown chicken on both sides. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and cream mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs: This will make the cooking process quicker and easier.
  • Pound the chicken breasts or thighs to an even thickness: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a good quality Dijon mustard: This will give the chicken a rich, flavorful sauce.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: The chicken should be cooked through, but still tender and juicy.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice are all great options.

Conclusion:

Lemon Dijon Chicken is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal.

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