Best 14 Lemon Dijon Chicken Recipes

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Lemon Dijon Chicken is a classic dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. This dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a tangy and flavorful sauce made with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, herbs, and spices. The chicken is then baked until cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

This article provides two delicious recipes for Lemon Dijon Chicken. The first recipe is for a traditional Lemon Dijon Chicken that is baked in the oven. The second recipe is for a Lemon Dijon Chicken Skillet that is cooked in a single skillet on the stovetop. Both recipes are easy to follow and result in a delicious and satisfying meal.

In addition to the two main recipes, this article also includes a recipe for a Lemon Dijon Sauce that can be used as a marinade, dipping sauce, or dressing. This versatile sauce can also be used to add a lemony flavor to other dishes such as fish, vegetables, or salads.

With its bright and tangy flavor, Lemon Dijon Chicken is a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you choose to make the traditional baked version or the quick and easy skillet version, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and flavorful dish.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED GARLIC, ROSEMARY AND LEMON DIJON CHICKEN BREASTS



Grilled Garlic, Rosemary and Lemon Dijon Chicken Breasts image

This is a recipe my husband has used for years. He was a chef for 15 years and although it is very simple to prepare and make, it's really delicious. We don't usually measure everything out exactly as given in this recipe, but this just gives you an idea of about how much you'll want for the marinade.

Provided by DEJackel

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 -5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup olive oil
2 -3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 -3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine and mix the rosemary, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegars and mustard.
  • Put the chicken breasts in a 9 x 13 glass pan (or whatever works).
  • Poor the marinade all over the chicken (cover top and bottom).
  • Let the chicken marinade in the mixture for 2 - 3 hours.
  • Grill/barbecue the chicken and serve!

QUICK LEMON DIJON CHICKEN



Quick Lemon Dijon Chicken image

Spicy, tangy, flavorful chicken that can be prepared in a snap! Ingredients can be adjusted to taste.

Provided by PEACEKIKS

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 2 inch pieces
¼ lime, juiced
½ lemon, juiced
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
freshly ground black pepper
Creole-style seasoning to taste

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in lime and lemon juices, and stir in Dijon, black pepper, and Creole-seasoning. Cook, turning chicken occasionally, until the chicken pieces are done, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 136.9 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 55 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 983.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH DIJON AND MEYER LEMON



Grilled Chicken with Dijon and Meyer Lemon image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 Meyer lemons, 2 zested and juiced and 2 halved
1 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 (3-pound) chickens, backbone removed and split in 1/2
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine the lemon juice, zest, mustard, rosemary and crushed red pepper in a small bowl. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the mustard mixture to loosen it. Paint this mixture generously all over the chicken and let sit for up to 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator. If you have any of the mustard mixture left over, save it for repainting while the chicken is cooking.
  • Preheat the grill to medium (you want the chicken to cook on the grill as long as possible without burning to develop lovely crispy, tasty skin). Brush off any crud on the grill with a wire grill brush and run an oiled towel over the grill to pick up any bits of loosened crud. Season the chicken lightly with salt and arrange gently on the grill, skin side down, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. If the chicken flares up, move it to a cooler part of the grill; you don't want sooty film on the chicken (it won't taste good).
  • Once the chicken has started to brown and crisp, it's a good idea to close the grill to allow the heat to cook the chicken from all directions. You want to cook the chicken skin side down for a total of 10 to 12 minutes, then turn it over and cook it for another 10 to 12 minutes. If you're using a grill pan, you can transfer the chicken to a 375 degree F oven when it's ready to flip so it can finish cooking. If there is leftover mustard mixture, use it to paint the skin of the chicken on the second side. The chicken is done when an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F.
  • When the chicken is nearly done, place the lemon halves on the grill cut side down and leave them alone until brown and caramelized, 5 to 6 minutes. (These will smell great while they're grilling!)
  • Remove the chicken from the heat and serve with the grilled lemon for extra lemony goodness.

LEMON-DIJON CHICKEN SKILLET



Lemon-Dijon Chicken Skillet image

This tender chicken in a luscious lemon-Dijon sauce might look like it came from a nice restaurant, but it's a dish you can cook up in your own kitchen, while staying within budget (and under 400 calories!). The trick is using the cooking juices as the base of the rich-tasting sauce and upping its flavor further with a couple of impactful ingredients, like Dijon, rosemary and lemon. While we often like cooking with boneless chicken thighs for the sake of convenience, bone-in chicken ensures extra flavor in this recipe. Remember to remove the chicken from the pan, so it doesn't overcook while you finish the sauce. Keep the chicken warm, and then plate it all up beautifully. When you serve up this meal, your dinner companions will be impressed, and you can congratulate yourself on pulling off such a nice meal without any extra fuss.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary plus 2 sprigs rosemary
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons lemon juice
6 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (about 1 1/2 lb)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons of the mustard, the chopped rosemary, garlic and 1 teaspoon of the lemon juice. Rub mixture all over chicken thighs; season with salt.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add thighs; cook 4 minutes on each side until brown. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until just softened. Add white wine; stir to deglaze bottom of pan. Add broth and sprigs of rosemary; increase heat to medium-high; heat to simmering. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 10 to 13 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F). Remove chicken to plate, and keep warm.
  • Strain cooking liquid; discard solids. Heat butter in same skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until mixture is lightly browned and bubbling. Slowly add cooking liquid; beat with whisk to combine. Add remaining 1 teaspoon mustard and remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Spoon some of sauce over chicken; top with parsley. Serve remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Thigh and 1/4 Cup Sauce, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

PAN FRIED PAPRIKA, GARLIC AND LEMON DIJON CHICKEN BREASTS



Pan Fried Paprika, Garlic and Lemon Dijon Chicken Breasts image

Stunningly easy but really impressive recipe! Simply marinade the chicken breasts in the sauce & pan fry them for an elegant but simple supper! Serve with rice, pasta or a medley of fresh seasonal vegetables with steamed new potatoes.This is one of my "fail safe" recipes - it is also brilliant on the Barbeque or oven baked! Also great with roasted Cherry Tomatoes. You can also use lean pork chops for this recipe.

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 12h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons French Dijon mustard
6 garlic cloves, peeled & crushed
2 lemons, juice and rind of, unwaxed grated
2 -4 teaspoons smoked paprika
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons creme fraiche or 4 tablespoons sour cream
1 bunch cherry tomatoes, on the vine pre cooked by roasting them in a very hot oven until charred & just holding their shape

Steps:

  • Grate the lemons and then squeeze them to extract the juice.
  • Mix the lemon rind, juice, mustard, crushed garlic, salt, pepper & smoke paprika together until well blended.
  • Coat the chicken breasts with the sauce - or even better, place ALL the ingredients including the chicken into a Zip Lock bag.
  • Can be put in the fridge for up to 24 hours until needed OR can be frozen at this stage.
  • If pan frying - heat the olive oil gently and add the chicken breasts.
  • Cook on a high heat until they are browned and sealed - then cook gently for up to 20 minutes until juices run clear when pierced.
  • At this stage you can add the optional creme fraiche or sour cream for a creamier sauce.
  • The oven roasted cherry tomatoes can also be added to the pan to reheat them slightly.
  • Sprinkle with some more smoked paprika before serving & fresh parsley. Garnish with a lemon wedge if required.
  • Serve with fresh seasonal vegetables, steamed potatoes or rice & pasta.
  • OVEN BAKED VERSION: Preheat oven to 200 C or 400 F; coat the oven proof pan with the olive oil and heat it up slightly beforehand.
  • Place chicken breasts with all the sauce into the pan.
  • Turn over once during cooking which should take 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Add creme fraiche at this stage if using and scrape all the sauce from around the edges into the creamy sauce.
  • Cook for a further 2-5 minutes.
  • Serve as for pan-fried version.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 89.2, Sodium 141.9, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 25.6

LEMON-DIJON CHICKEN



Lemon-Dijon Chicken image

Very flavorful baked chicken.

Provided by GOMERSGIRL5

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lemons
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon rosemary
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ pounds small red potatoes, halved
1 (3 1/2) pound whole chicken

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Squeeze 3 tablespoons juice from lemons; reserve squeezed lemon halves. Combine the lemon juice, parsley, mustard, garlic, oil, rosemary, pepper, and salt in a small bowl; blend well.
  • Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of the parsley mixture in a large bowl. Reserve. Gently slide fingers between the skin and meat of the chicken to loosen skin. Spoon parsley mixture between skin and meat. Secure breast skin with toothpicks, if necessary. Place lemon halves in the cavity of chicken. Place chicken on a rack in a roasting pan.
  • Bake chicken in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Arrange potatoes around the chicken; bake until chicken juices run clear, about 1 additional hour. Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 169.7 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 56.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 651.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

DIJON LEMON GRILLED CHICKEN



Dijon Lemon Grilled Chicken image

I wanted a new chicken recipe today, and my mum loves mustard chicken, so I came up with this recipe and it turned out great! Next time I'm going to double the quantity and coat the chicken with 1/2 the marinade. The 2nd half I will heat and serve as a side sauce to the chicken.

Provided by Nevine A. Abaza

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 6h25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (such as Clovis®)
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, mustard seeds, honey, black pepper, and allspice together in a bowl.
  • Cut small slits in a crosswise-pattern in each chicken breast to help the mustard marinade soak into the chicken. Add chicken to the mustard marinade; toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 hours.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and sprinkle with salt. Discard the leftover marinade.
  • Lightly oil a grill pan and place over medium-high heat.
  • Cook chicken in the grill pan until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 7 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 248.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

LIGHT LEMON-DIJON CHICKEN SALAD



Light Lemon-Dijon Chicken Salad image

Enjoy this lighter version of a chicken Caesar salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1/4 cup sliced drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • In small bowl, beat all dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended.
  • On individual serving plates, arrange lettuce, chicken, tomatoes and egg. Spoon dressing over top. Sprinkle with onions and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH LEMON RICE AND MUSHROOMS AND A DIJON MUSTARD SAUCE



CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH LEMON RICE AND MUSHROOMS AND A DIJON MUSTARD SAUCE image

Categories     Side     Simmer

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 18

One 4 oz. package Farmhouse® Long Grain & Wild Rice Herb & Butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup water
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
6 medium-size boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
Dijon Mustard Sauce:
3 Tablespoons butter or margarine
3 Tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup cream
3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add onion and mushrooms and cook for five minutes, stirring frequently. Add thyme and lemon zest and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add lemon juice, water, rice and contents of seasoning packet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low boil, cover, and cook for 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes. Mix in feta cheese. While rice is cooling, preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 9" x 13" baking pan with non-stick spray. Make a small slit in the side of each chicken breast to form a pocket. Stuff chicken with rice mixture. Use a toothpick to hold the stuffing in. Place chicken in prepared pan and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 30-35 minutes until done. About 10 minutes before chicken is done, melt butter for sauce in small saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add chicken broth and cream. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in mustard and season with salt and pepper. Place stuffed chicken breasts on platter and pour sauce over top or serve on the side.

LEMON DIJON CHICKEN WINGS



Lemon Dijon Chicken Wings image

These are for the grill but could be done in the oven too?? They are not glazed but flavored with marinade.

Provided by gail.lalumiere

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h35m

Yield 2 pounds, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs chicken wings, tips discarded
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest (or more)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, coarse grained
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix all the ingredients together and add the wings. Stir well and dump into a large zipper top bag.
  • Put the bag on a platter and into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Oil the grates and preheat the grill to high heat.
  • Remove the wings from the marinade and add the marinade to a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Turn one grill section from high to medium heat and start grilling the wings there.
  • Grill the wings for about 10 minutes turning frequently.
  • Baste with some more marinade.
  • Finish the wings for 5 minutes or so (juices should run clear) on the high heat burner. It will crisp them up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.1, Fat 50.1, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 174.8, Sodium 1414.3, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.5, Protein 42.4

CHICKEN SPINACH ROLL-UPS WITH LEMON DIJON SAUCE



Chicken Spinach Roll-Ups With Lemon Dijon Sauce image

Make and share this Chicken Spinach Roll-Ups With Lemon Dijon Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Melissa H

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 breasts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
4 slices swiss cheese
4 slices black forest ham (thinly sliced)
1/2 cup Baby Spinach
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
1/8 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Halve the chicken breasts horizontally separating each into 2 cutlets.
  • Place cutlets in a freezer plastic storage bag and pound into 1/8-inch thick cutlets.
  • Arrange the 4 cutlets on work surface. Season cutlets with salt and pepper on the side facing up. Cover each piece of chicken with 1 slice of ham and 1 slice of cheese. At the larger end of the breast, place a small bundle of baby spinach. Tightly wrap the chicken around the ham, cheese and spinach. The rolls should stay together, but if needed, secure with a toothpick.
  • Heat about 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, use tongs to add the chicken roll-ups to skillet with the seam side down. Season the roll-ups with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the pan loosely with tin foil and cook 4 to 5 minutes, turn roll-ups over and cook the other side 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the cooked roll ups to a serving plate. If toothpicks were used, remove the toothpicks before serving.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons flour to the pan used to cook the chicken, stirring well until there are no lumps.
  • Slowly stir in the chicken stock, Dijon mustard, and lemon zest, scraping up any drippings from the bottom of the pan. Simmer 1 minute.
  • Remove pan from the heat, add the lemon juice and parsley and spoon over chicken.

CREAMY LEMON DIJON CHICKEN



CREAMY LEMON DIJON CHICKEN image

The picture of this chicken just leapt off the page at me, it looks so delicious. I have never used capers before but I'm told they taste similar to green olives. If your chicken breasts aren't too thick you may want to cut down the cooking time. I prefer mine to cook a little longer. Recipe & photo:...

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
1 large lemon
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 large shallot, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
2 Tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 c swanson cream starter traditional
2 Tbsp stone ground mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper. Grate 1 tsp. zest and squeeze 2 Tbsp. juice from the lemon.
  • 2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until browned on both sides. Remove from the skillet.
  • 3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the shallot andcapers and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the lemon juice and cook and stir for 30 seconds.
  • 4. Stir in the cream starter and the mustard and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Return the chicken to the skillet. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the lemon zest. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  • 5. Serve the chicken and sauce over hot cooked rice or noodles.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH DIJON AND MEYER LEMON



GRILLED CHICKEN WITH DIJON AND MEYER LEMON image

Categories     Chicken     Grill/Barbecue

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 Meyer lemons, 2 zested and juiced and 2 halved
1 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 (3-pound) chickens, backbone removed and split in 1/2
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine the lemon juice, zest, mustard, rosemary and crushed red pepper in a small bowl. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the mustard mixture to loosen it. Paint this mixture generously all over the chicken and let sit for up to 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator. If you have any of the mustard mixture left over, save it for repainting while the chicken is cooking. Preheat the grill to medium (you want the chicken to cook on the grill as long as possible without burning to develop lovely crispy, tasty, tangy skin). Place the chicken on the grill skin side down and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. If the chicken flares up, move it to a cooler part of the grill; you don't want sooty film on the chicken (it won't taste good). Once the chicken has started to brown and crisp, it's a good idea to close the grill to allow the heat to cook the chicken from all directions. You want to cook the chicken skin side down for a total of 10 to 12 minutes, then turn it over and cook it for another 10 to 12 minutes. If you're using a grill pan, you can transfer the chicken to a 375 degree F oven when it's ready to flip so it can finish cooking. If there is leftover mustard mixture, use it to paint the skin of the chicken on the second side. The chicken is done when an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F. When the chicken is nearly done, place the lemon halves on the grill cut side down and leave them alone until brown and caramelized, 5 to 6 minutes. (These will smell great while they're grilling!) Remove the chicken from the heat and serve with the grilled lemon for extra lemony goodness. Cook's Note: During the cooking time it is a great idea to close the grill to allow the heat to cook from all directions. If grilling indoors, the chicken can be transferred to a preheated 375 degree F oven to finish cooking once the grill marks have been established.

LIGHT LEMON-DIJON CHICKEN SALAD



Light Lemon-Dijon Chicken Salad image

Enjoy this lighter version of a chicken Caesar salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1/4 cup sliced drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • In small bowl, beat all dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended.
  • On individual serving plates, arrange lettuce, chicken, tomatoes and egg. Spoon dressing over top. Sprinkle with onions and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality lemon. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken breasts are very thin and can easily become dry if overcooked. Cook them until they are just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Make sure your Dijon mustard is fresh. Old Dijon mustard can have a bitter taste that will ruin your dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. This recipe is a great base for adding your own personal touch. Try adding some thyme, rosemary, or garlic powder.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. Some good options include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

Lemon Dijon chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The bright lemon flavor and tangy Dijon mustard pair perfectly with the tender chicken. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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