Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs with Rice 🍯🍗🍚

Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs with Rice 🍯🍗🍚

These Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs with Rice are sweet, savory, and packed with flavor. Tender chicken thighs are baked in a rich honey mustard sauce and served over fluffy rice for an easy, comforting dinner.

Serves

4 people

Ingredients

For the chicken

• 6 bone-in or boneless chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

For the honey mustard sauce

• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For serving

• 2 cups cooked rice
• Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven

Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Season the chicken

Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

3. Make the sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, garlic, and olive oil.

4. Sear the chicken

Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken thighs for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned.

5. Add sauce

Pour honey mustard sauce over the chicken.

6. Bake

Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.

7. Serve

Serve chicken over rice and spoon extra sauce on top. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Serving Ideas

• Add a side of roasted broccoli or green beans
• Serve with a simple salad
• Pair with warm dinner rolls

Quick Tip

For extra caramelization, broil the chicken for the last 2–3 minutes.