Grilled Lemon Mustard Chicken Fillets
Juicy chicken fillets marinated in fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard, then pan-seared in butter until golden and tender. A quick weeknight dinner that packs serious flavor with minimal effort. Ready in under 30 minutes and guaranteed to impress!
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 chicken breast, sliced into 4 thin fillets
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon meat tenderizer powder
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
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Directions
- 1
Place the chicken fillets on a flat surface and coat both sides with lemon juice, mustard, meat tenderizer, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Transfer to a dish, cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to marinate.
- 3
Melt the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the fillets for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 4
Spoon a tablespoon of the leftover marinade into the pan during the last minute of cooking to create a light pan sauce.
- 5
Serve immediately with fresh parsley and a wedge of lemon.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra depth, add a crushed garlic clove or a pinch of smoked paprika to the marinade. Swap butter for olive oil to keep it dairy-free.
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