Go Back

Honey Mustard Chicken with Rice

A flavorful one-pan meal with tender chicken, rice, and a luscious honey-mustard sauce that’s sweet, tangy, and perfectly balanced.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 465
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Rice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 lb chicken breasts cut into chunks
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1 tbsp butter optional
For the Honey Mustard Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp whole-grain mustard
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika optional
  • 1 tsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
To Finish
  • fresh parsley for garnish
  • lemon wedges optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the honey mustard sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Sear the chicken in olive oil until lightly golden; remove and set aside.
  3. Toast the rice in the same pan for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Add broth and honey mustard sauce; stir well.
  5. Return chicken to the pan; cover and simmer 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
  6. Fluff rice, stir in butter, and garnish with parsley and lemon.

Notes

Add more honey or mustard to balance sweetness or tang.