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Honey Mustard Chicken with Rice

A delicious and easy meal featuring juicy chicken breast topped with a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, served over fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts You can also use thighs or drumsticks.
  • 1/4 cup honey Adjust the sweetness according to preference.
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard Yellow or whole-grain mustard can be substituted.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Used for cooking the chicken.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper Season according to preference.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup rice Use any variety you prefer.
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth Broth adds more flavor to the rice.
Garnish
  • to taste pieces Parsley Optional, for garnishing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together honey and Dijon mustard.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  3. Pour the honey-mustard mixture over the chicken, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Cooking the Rice
  1. Meanwhile, in a separate pot, bring water (or chicken broth) to a boil.
  2. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken over the rice, drizzling extra sauce on top, and garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm chicken and rice in the microwave or a skillet with a splash of water or broth.