Description
Rosemary Dijon chicken is a seared chicken breast coated with a tangy, herbaceous sauce made from Dijon mustard, honey, and fresh rosemary, then finished in the oven. This elegant yet simple dinner combines sophisticated flavors in under 35 minutes.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Whisk together the Dijon mustard, whole-grain Dijon mustard, honey, chopped rosemary, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth.
2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
3. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
4. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side, until lightly golden.
6. Brush the Dijon rosemary mixture generously over the chicken.
7. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
Finely chop the fresh rosemary rather than using larger sprigs so it blends into the sauce smoothly.
Make the sauce ahead of time so you can focus on searing and baking the chicken without multitasking.
Don’t skip the searing step—it builds flavor and creates texture contrast between the exterior and juicy interior.
Let the chicken rest after baking so juices redistribute and the meat stays tender rather than dry.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg