Description
A bright and flavorful Lemon Shallot Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a zesty lemon, Dijon mustard, and honey sauce, enhanced with aromatic shallots and garlic. This quick skillet dish is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Begin by seasoning both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook them for about 6-7 minutes per side until they develop a golden-brown crust and are cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Sauté Shallots and Garlic: In the same skillet, add the finely chopped shallots and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent, which forms the flavor base for the sauce.
- Add Chicken Broth: Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to loosen and incorporate the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, enhancing the sauce’s depth of flavor. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Create Sauce: Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey into the skillet. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 3-4 minutes so the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish Chicken in Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Let them simmer together for an additional 2-3 minutes to reheat the chicken and blend the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the chicken before serving for a bright and fresh finish.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the brightest flavor.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter option.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- For extra richness, add a tablespoon of butter to the sauce before serving.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.