Easy Heart Healthy Rosemary Dijon Chicken Recipe – Light, Flavorful Baked Chicken Dinner
Heart Healthy Rosemary Chicken Dijon is a simple baked chicken dish made with lean chicken breasts, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, and rosemary. It’s flavorful, light, and designed for heart-healthy and low-calorie diets.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried rosemary (or fresh sprigs)
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat chicken in marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or 20 minutes at room temperature).
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken in a baking dish, cover, and bake for about 25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Let rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- Great for heart-healthy, gluten-free, and diabetic-friendly diets.
- No added fats or sugars.
- Pairs well with vegetables, salads, or whole grains.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz chicken
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 434 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg