Honey Mustard Chicken Bowls
These honey mustard chicken bowls are the easiest chicken dinner bowl for busy weeknights! It’s kid-friendly and made with a gluten and dairy-free honey mustard sauce.
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Why these Honey Mustard Chicken Bowls will be your new go-to dinner
Honey mustard is one of those classic flavors that you see everywhere! It’s in salads, it’s similar to Chick-fil-A sauce, and it’s incredibly versatile. It’s a popular sauce when eating out, but I don’t think we eat enough of it at home!
Here’s why you’re about to be obsessed with this…
- Simple homemade honey mustard sauce. You don’t have to buy a premade sauce to make this recipe that has tons of extra sugar. This recipe will teach you how to make this sauce at home that you can use for this recipe, or anything else you’d like!
- A family-friendly dish. With familiar and beloved flavors like honey mustard, this is going to please a whole crowd.
- A protein-packed, complete meal. This recipe gives you everything you need to be satiated in one bowl.
Can you marinate chicken in honey mustard?
Yes! Honey mustard is one of the best marinades for chicken! It’s easy to make it homemade, and it gives a tangy and sweet flavor to your chicken.
Recipe Ingredients and Swaps
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
| Ingredient | What it does | Potential swap |
| Chicken breast | The main protein in the dish! | Chicken thighs |
| Dijon mustard | For the tang and base of the sauce | Yellow mustard (for a more mild flavor) |
| Honey | To add natural sweetness to the dish. | I don’t recommend swapping this out |
| Avocado oil | A neutral oil for cooking the dish | Coconut oil |
| Green beans | To add a simple, quick cooking veggie to the bowls. | Roasted broccoli or roasted zucchini |
| Jasmine rice | To add a starch to the bowl. | Cauliflower rice or white sweet potato fries |
| Onion and garlic powder | To flavor the dish. | Fresh garlic and minced onion |
Honey Mustard Chicken Bowls
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Ingredients
For the chicken
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
For the green beans
- 1 lb French green beans, trimmed
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- Juice of half a lemon
To serve
- 2 cups jasmine rice, cooked
Instructions
- To prep the chicken, whisk the mustard, honey, seasonings, and 1 tbsp of avocado oil together in a medium bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Set aside in the fridge for 25-30 min.
- While the chicken marinates, prep the green beans by preheating the oven to 400 F. Add the green beans to the baking sheet, season, and top with avocado oil and lemon juice. Toss well to coat. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes (tossing halfway) or until the green beans and tender and lightly browned. Set aside.
- Remove the chicken from the fridge. Using a large, deep pan, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and allow to cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, being sure to rotate once browned to avoid burning the honey. Check the internal temperature for 165 F before removing from the heat.
- Serve the bowls with ½ cup of rice per bowl, and add the green beans, and the cooked honey mustard chicken!
How to Make Honey Mustard Chicken Bowls
Here are the simple steps, with photos, to make this recipe. Find full instructions in the recipe card.
Step one. Whisk the mustard, honey, seasonings, and 1 tbsp of avocado oil together in a medium bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Set aside in the fridge for 25-30 min.
Step two. Add the green beans to the baking sheet, season, and top with avocado oil and lemon juice. Toss well to coat. Bake then set aside.
Step three. Cook the chicken in a single layer and allow to cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Step four. Serve the bowls with rice, green beans, and the cooked honey mustard chicken!
Michelle’s Tips & Tricks
- Customize the marinade time. If you have more time and want to add some more flavor, you can marinate the chicken for up to two hours!
- Cut the chicken pieces evenly. This is key for having the chicken cook at the same time so you can avoid drying out your chicken.
- Watch the cook time. Honey can easily burn if you cook it for too long, so be sure to pull the chicken from the pan once it’s done.
- Use an instant-read thermometer for the chicken. I love using a thermometer so I can tell exactly when my chicken has reached 165 F!
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Store the chicken in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, add the chicken to a pan and reheat on low for a few minutes!
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