why make this recipe
This dish is quick, tasty, and easy. The honey and Dijon make a sweet and tangy sauce. The rice soaks up the sauce and makes a full meal. If you like simple chicken meals, try another spicy twist like crispy hot honey feta chicken recipe for variety.
introduction
This recipe makes a warm, homey plate. You cook chicken in a honey-mustard sauce and serve it over rice. It uses few ingredients and little time. It works for weeknight dinners or a small family meal.
how to make Honey Mustard Chicken with Rice
You make the sauce, brown the chicken, then finish cooking with the sauce. Cook rice in chicken broth to add more flavor. For rice ideas and bowls that pair well, see a similar recipe like honey glazed salmon rice bowls.
Ingredients :
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Directions :
- In a bowl, mix the honey and Dijon mustard together.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add the chicken breasts. Cook until browned on both sides.
- Pour the honey-mustard mixture over the chicken and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the package instructions using chicken broth instead of water for more flavor.
- Serve the chicken over the rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
how to serve Honey Mustard Chicken with Rice
Slice the chicken and place it on top of the rice. Spoon extra sauce over the chicken and rice. Sprinkle chopped parsley for color. Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
how to store Honey Mustard Chicken with Rice
Let the dish cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a pan or microwave until hot. For longer storage, freeze the chicken and rice in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
tips to make Honey Mustard Chicken with Rice
- Pound breasts to even thickness so they cook evenly.
- Brown the chicken well for more flavor.
- Use chicken broth for the rice to add depth.
- Taste the sauce and add more honey or mustard if you want it sweeter or tangier.
- For more ideas on honey-chicken meals, try this version with a different twist: crispy hot honey feta chicken recipe.
variation (if any)
- Bake instead of pan-cooking: place chicken and sauce in a baking dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or snap peas to the pan near the end of cooking.
- Use brown rice or quinoa instead of white rice for a different texture.
FAQs
Q: Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
A: Yes. Thighs stay juicier. Adjust cook time until they reach safe internal temperature.
Q: Can I make the sauce ahead?
A: Yes. Mix honey and mustard and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Warm before using.
Q: Is there a low-sugar option?
A: Use less honey or a sugar-free honey substitute, but taste and adjust the mustard.
Q: Can I cook everything in one pan?
A: You can cook the chicken and then cook quick rice or steamed veggies in the same pan if you like one-pan meals.
Conclusion
For another one-pan honey mustard idea that cooks quickly, see Honey Mustard Chicken (One-Pan Dish Ready in 30 Minutes!). If you prefer a baked meal with rice, try this baked version: Baked Honey Mustard Chicken and Rice – Laughing Spatula.
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Honey Mustard Chicken with Rice
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Description
A quick and tasty chicken dish cooked in a sweet and tangy honey-mustard sauce, served over flavorful rice.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the honey and Dijon mustard together.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add the chicken breasts. Cook until browned on both sides.
- Pour the honey-mustard mixture over the chicken and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the package instructions using chicken broth instead of water for more flavor.
- Serve the chicken over the rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for even cooking. For additional flavor, brown the chicken well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
