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Honey Mustard Chicken with Rice

A delightful meal combining sweet and tangy flavors with tender chicken and fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pieces chicken breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 1/4 cup honey For sweet flavor
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard For tanginess
  • 1 cup rice White or brown rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth For cooking rice
  • to taste Salt and pepper To season chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking chicken
  • to taste Chopped parsley For garnish (optional)

Method

Preparation

  • In a small bowl, mix together honey and Dijon mustard.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

Cooking

  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the chicken. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
  • Pour the honey mustard mixture over the chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  • In a separate pot, cook the rice according to package instructions using chicken broth instead of water for added flavor.

Serving

  • Serve the chicken over the rice and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g

Notes

To store leftovers, let the chicken and rice cool completely and transfer them to an airtight container. This dish can be kept for up to 3 days in the refrigerator, or frozen for up to 2 months. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey mustard mixture for 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the balance of honey and mustard to taste. Consider adding vegetables for added nutrition.
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