Honey-Mustard Glazed Chicken with Garlic Herb Rice
Tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet-tangy honey-mustard sauce, served over fragrant rice with garlic and herbs. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 55 minutes pairs boneless and skinless chicken thighs, honey, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, boneless and skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 cup, uncooked white rice
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp, chopped dill
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, cooking for 1 minute until bubbly.
- Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over top, and simmer for 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Step 6: While chicken cooks, combine 1 cup uncooked rice and 1 3/4 cups chicken broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until rice is tender.
- Step 7: Fluff cooked rice with a fork, stir in 2 tbsp chopped dill, and serve alongside chicken with the sauce drizzled over top.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Mustard Glazed Chicken with Garlic Herb Rice take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (20 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honey-Mustard Glazed Chicken with Garlic Herb Rice?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep honey from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Mustard Glazed Chicken with Garlic Herb Rice?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Mustard Glazed Chicken with Garlic Herb Rice for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honey-Mustard Glazed Chicken with Garlic Herb Rice?
American chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Served this to my book club and they begged for the recipe. The honey-mustard balance is spot-on.
- ★★★★★
Game-changer for busy nights. Glaze came together in 5 minutes, and the rice recipe saved me.
- ★★★★★
My kids actually ate chicken! The garlic herb rice was the star—simple but so flavorful.
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