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Quick Honey Mustard Chicken with Rice – Easy Weeknight Dinner

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Juicy chicken glazed in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, served over fluffy rice for a quick and comforting dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs chicken breasts or thighs, cut into pieces

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp pepper

  • ½ tsp paprika (optional)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard

  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard

  • ¼ cup honey

  • ¼ cup chicken broth

  • Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice or soy sauce

  • 3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)

  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Season and sear chicken in oil for 3–4 minutes per side. Set aside.

  • In same pan, sauté garlic. Whisk in mustards, honey, broth, and optional lemon juice. Simmer 2–3 minutes.

  • Return chicken to pan. Coat with sauce and simmer 3–5 minutes more.

  • Serve hot over rice. Garnish with parsley or pepper.

Notes

Use Dijon and yellow mustard for best flavor balance. Adjust sauce thickness with a splash of broth.

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