Description
A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring golden, crispy chicken thighs or breasts coated in a savory rosemary and Dijon mustard crust. This restaurant-quality meal is ready in about 20 minutes and uses simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (optional, for extra crispiness)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- Splash of fresh lemon juice (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat chicken pieces completely dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, and olive oil to form a paste.
- If using flour, dredge chicken pieces in flour, shaking off excess. Coat each piece thoroughly in the rosemary-Dijon mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron or stainless steel) over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering.
- Place chicken in the pan without crowding. Sear for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving to develop a golden-brown crust.
- Flip chicken and cook for another 4-6 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Reduce heat if browning too fast.
- Remove chicken from pan and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally deglaze pan with lemon juice or broth for a sauce.
Notes
Ensure chicken is completely dry before cooking to maximize crispiness. Do not crowd the pan to prevent steaming. Let chicken rest after cooking to retain juices. For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the mustard mixture. For a baked option, bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast or
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 35
Keywords: chicken recipe, rosemary chicken, dijon chicken, crispy chicken, weeknight dinner, easy chicken, healthy dinner, gluten-free option