Description
This Heart-Healthy Rosemary Chicken Dijon recipe is a flavorful and nutritious dish that is perfect for a balanced meal. Tender chicken breasts marinated in a blend of Dijon mustard, fresh rosemary, and garlic, then baked to perfection. Serve with your favorite sides for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary (chopped) or 1 teaspoon dried
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, Dijon mustard, rosemary, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken: Rub the marinade over the chicken breasts.
- Bake: Place the chicken in a baking dish, add chicken broth, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon pan juices over the top.
Notes
- Serve with steamed vegetables or quinoa for a balanced meal.
- Marinate the chicken up to 24 hours in advance for enhanced flavor.
- This recipe can also be cooked in a skillet for convenience.
- 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: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
