Ingredients for Baked Chicken And Rice With Honey Mustard Sauce
- Long Grain White Rice
- Whole Chickens
- Hot Chicken Broth
- Plain Nonfat Yogurt
- ¼ cup honey
- Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Ground Ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Fresh Ground Pepper
How to Make Baked Chicken And Rice With Honey Mustard Sauce
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 13x9 inch glass baking dish.
- Spread 1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain rice evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the rice.
- Pour 2 cups of chicken broth over the chicken and rice.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- While the chicken and rice bake, prepare the honey mustard sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and uncover.
- Evenly spread the honey mustard sauce over the chicken.
- Return the baking dish to the oven and bake, uncovered, for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
46 g
Sugar
82g
Fat
59g
Carbs
19g