Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken with Rice is a comforting dish that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. It’s quick enough for a weeknight meal yet elegant enough to impress at dinner gatherings.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Onion or shallots, finely diced
- Garlic, minced
- Chicken broth (low-sodium)
- Honey
- Dijon mustard
- Dried thyme
- Dried rosemary
- Basmati or Jasmine rice
- Fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs or breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and sear for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Build the Sauce: Reduce heat to medium, add another teaspoon of olive oil if needed, and sauté the onion until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits. Whisk in the honey and Dijon mustard, add thyme and rosemary, and bring to a simmer.
- Finish Cooking the Chicken: Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. If oven-safe, transfer to a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 15-20 minutes, or simmer on the stovetop over low heat for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Thicken and Finish the Sauce (Optional): Simmer the sauce for 5-10 minutes to thicken, or whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry and stir it into the sauce.
- Cook the Rice: Prepare the rice according to package directions.
- Serve: Spoon rice onto plates, place the chicken over or beside it, and drizzle with honey mustard sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in honey mustard sauce for at least 30 minutes. Ensure the pan is hot for a perfect sear, and adjust the sauce's sweetness with vinegar or lemon juice if needed.