✨ Grilled Chicken with Creamy Mustard Herb Sauce & Rice 🍗🍚
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Servings: 2 | Calories: ~520 per serving
🌟 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
2 boneless chicken breasts 🍗
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
For the Mustard Herb Sauce:
1 tbsp butter 🧈
1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
1 tsp flour 🌾
3/4 cup (180 ml) chicken broth 🍲
2 tsp Dijon mustard 🌿
2 tbsp heavy cream or crème fraîche 🥛
1 tsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (or 1 tsp dried) 🌿
For Serving:
1 cup cooked white rice 🍚
Fresh parsley for garnish 🌱
🔥 Instructions:
Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear over medium heat for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan, sauté garlic, then stir in flour. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, add mustard, cream, lemon juice, and parsley. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Slice the chicken, plate it over rice, and drizzle generously with the mustard herb sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy warm!
💡 Tips & Variations:
Swap rice with mashed potatoes, couscous, or roasted veggies.
Add a touch of honey to the sauce for a sweet twist.