Honey-Mustard Glazed Chicken Thighs with Garlic Herb Rice

Name: Honey-Mustard Glazed Chicken Thighs with Garlic Herb Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs, boneless and skinless chicken thighs; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 clove, minced garlic; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup, uncooked white rice; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup, chopped fresh parsley; 2 tbsp, chopped fresh chives

Juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet-tangy honey-mustard glaze, served over fragrant garlic-infused rice for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs, boneless and skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 clove, minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup, uncooked white rice
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup, chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp, chopped fresh chives

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Place 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs in a baking dish. Pour the honey-mustard mixture over the chicken, coating evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Step 3: While chicken bakes, cook 1 cup uncooked white rice in 2 cups water for 18 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Step 4: After baking, let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Slice into 1/2-inch pieces and serve over the rice. Garnish with 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley and 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives.