Description
A golden-brown, flavor-packed dish with tender chicken and crisp asparagus glazed in a tangy-sweet honey Dijon sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is a comforting and refined weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 lb asparagus, woody ends trimmed
1.5 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1.5 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
3 green onions, sliced
1.5 cups Mahatma Jasmine rice
1/4 cup raw honey
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Toss asparagus with 1.5 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Spread asparagus on a baking sheet, roast for 10–12 minutes until charred
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken cubes 5–7 minutes until golden
Stir in honey, mustard, garlic, red pepper flakes, and 1/4 tsp salt until glaze thickens
Add 1 tbsp water and simmer 3–4 minutes
Cook jasmine rice while chicken finishes
Serve chicken over rice with asparagus and green onions
Notes
Use gluten-free Dijon mustard for dietary restrictions
Serve with quinoa instead of rice if preferred
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg