Description
This Heart-Healthy Rosemary Chicken Dijon recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for a nutritious meal. Tender chicken breasts are coated with a tangy Dijon mustard and herb mixture, then baked to perfection. Serve with your favorite sides for a delicious and wholesome dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary (finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Mix the marinade: In a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, olive oil, rosemary, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and spread the mustard mixture over each piece.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a quinoa salad.
- For extra moisture, cover with foil for the first 15 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
