Lemon Mustard Chicken

Prep: 10 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 5 Cuisine: American

Lemon Mustard Chicken offers a zesty, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts glazed with a tangy lemon and Dijon mustard sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, this recipe combines bright citrus notes with savory herbs for a satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

  • 5 skinned chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in a shallow pan.
  2. Melt margarine in a saucepan; stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, tarragon, and salt.
  3. Pour the mustard-lemon mixture over the chicken breasts.
  4. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes until cooked through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

309 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.7g 23% DV
Total Fat 24.4g 31% DV
Carbs 15.2g 6% DV
Fiber 2.4g 8% DV
Sugar 0.7g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9954.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 885mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 16mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 190.3mcg 21% DV
Vitamin C 18.8mg 21% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 325.8mg 25% DV
Iron 8.6mg 48% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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