Pan Seared Chicken with Dijon Sauce

Total Time
30 minutes
Serves
2

This is one of my favorite recipes. It only takes a few minutes and makes for an incredible weeknight meal.

Ingredients

IngredientAmount
Salt & Pepper (To Taste)
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts2 (Pounded Flat)
Neutral Oil1-2Tbsp
Shallots1Tbsp (Finely Chopped)
Dry White Wine1/2C
Dijon Mustard11/2tsp
Unsalted Butter3Tbsp
Fresh Parsley2tsp (Lightly chopped)

Instructions

  • Salt & Pepper
  • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1-2Tbsp Neutral Oil

Cook Chicken

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt an pepper.

Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat and coat the bottom with oil. Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts into the pan and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes until well browned.

Using an instant read thermometer, check that the internal temperature is at least 160°. If it is not, lower the heat to medium and continue cooking for a minute or two on each side until the chicken is at temperature.

Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet, tent with foil, and set aside.

  • 1-2Tbsp Neutral Oil
  • 1Tbsp Shallots

Cook Shallots

If there is excess fat in the pan, drain it. Add a bit more oil if necessary and return the skillet to medium-high heat.

Add shallots and sauté until they begin to turn translucent.

  • 1/2C Dry White Wine

Deglaze with Wine

With the skillet still on medium-high heat, deglaze with white wine. Bring the wine to a simmer and cook until the sauce begins to thicken and the wine has reduced by about half (around three minutes).

  • 11/2tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 3Tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 2tsp Fresh Parsley

Finish the Sauce

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in dijon and parsley. Whisk in butter until melted and emulsified.

Plate and Serve

Pour about about one quarter of the sauce onto each plate. Place chicken on the beds of sauce and cut into strips. Pour remaining sauce over chicken.