Description
A heart-healthy chicken dish infused with rosemary and Dijon mustard, ideal for a nutritious and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by preparing the marinade. In a bowl, combine Dijon mustard, garlic, chopped rosemary, olive oil, honey (if you’re using it), lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix everything well until combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Coat them with the marinade, ensuring each piece is well covered.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Consider broiling the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes for added caramelization.
- Once done, let the chicken rest for about five minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with sprigs of fresh rosemary and a drizzle of marinade.
Notes
For a vegetarian or vegan option, use tofu or tempeh with vegan mustard. Consider grilling for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg