Description
A simple yet flavorful honey mustard chicken dish served over fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the honey and mustard until well-combined.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Sear each side of the chicken for about 5 minutes or until it reaches a golden-brown color.
- Pour the honey-mustard sauce over the seared chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve the chicken over the cooked rice, drizzling it with any extra sauce and garnishing with parsley if desired.
Notes
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to keep it tender. Feel free to experiment with different mustards or add fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg