Honey Mustard Chicken with Rice
A quick and delicious meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a sweet and tangy honey-mustard sauce, served over flavorful rice.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts Use fresh for the best flavor
- 1/4 cup honey Adjust quantity for sweetness preference
- 1/4 cup mustard Preferably yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking chicken
Rice Ingredients
- 1 cup rice Any variety, cooked in chicken broth
- 2 cups chicken broth Enhances flavor
- to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning
Garnish
- to taste Chopped parsley Optional garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix honey and mustard together.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides.
- Pour the honey-mustard mixture over the chicken and allow it to simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package instructions using chicken broth instead of water for more flavor.
Serving
- Serve the chicken on a bed of rice and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat as needed, adding chicken broth if rice is dry. For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey-mustard mixture before cooking.