Description
Moist, golden-seared chicken breasts in a tangy lemon butter Dijon sauce—ready in 20 minutes with ingredients you already have.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ to 1¾ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 breasts, pounded even)
- 1–2 teaspoons 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup white wine or chicken broth
- ¼ to ⅓ cup Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3–4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons honey (optional)
- Fresh lemon slices, for garnish
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium-high and add olive oil. Season chicken with seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear undisturbed for 5 minutes (6–7 if thicker).
- Flip and cook another 5 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F. Remove and rest on plate.
- Deglaze hot skillet with wine or broth. Let bubble for 10–15 seconds.
- Add Dijon mustard, butter, and lemon juice. Stir constantly for 1 minute until glossy and smooth.
- Taste and balance with honey if desired. Stir in and adjust.
- Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, spoon over top, garnish with lemon and parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Don’t move the chicken early while searing; it will release when ready. Resting keeps it juicy. For deeper flavor, double the sauce and drizzle over sides.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 324
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 735mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 69mg
Keywords: Lemon Butter Dijon Chicken Skillet, chicken breast, skillet dinner, 20-minute recipe