Honey mustard chicken with rice and vegetables
Honey mustard chicken with rice and vegetables is a complete one-bowl main course where succulent chicken thighs are simmered in a sweet-and-tangy honey and wholegrain mustard sauce. The Thermomix emulsifies the sauce to a silky consistency, cooks fluffy basmati rice and steams the vegetables, delivering an entire dinner from a single appliance.
About this recipe
Honey mustard chicken with rice and vegetables Thermomix TM7 is the kind of quick weeknight dinner that solves the eternal question of what to cook when time is short but appetite is big. Juicy skinless chicken thighs are simmered in a glossy sauce made from runny honey, punchy wholegrain mustard and aromatic garlic and onion, then served over basmati rice with tender mixed vegetables. Searching for recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine often leads to complicated lists, yet this one keeps everything in a single mixing bowl: the TM7 sweats the onion, builds the sauce, cooks the rice and finishes the vegetables without you juggling three pans. The honey and mustard emulsify into a silky coating that clings to the chicken, while the basmati stays fluffy and separate rather than sticky. It is an ideal family main course for busy evenings, batch cooking or meal prep, and the ingredient list is short enough for any supermarket run.
Preparation tips
- Pat the chicken thighs dry before adding them to the mixing bowl; dry meat sears better and helps the honey mustard sauce cling instead of sliding off, giving every bite a glossy, flavourful coating.
- Use a good-quality wholegrain mustard with visible seeds for texture, and taste the sauce before serving: an extra teaspoon of honey softens the tang, while more mustard sharpens it for adult palates.
- Swap the chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer leaner meat, but add them later so they stay juicy, and frozen mixed vegetables work fine straight from the freezer for a kid-friendly shortcut.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: replace the chicken thighs with firm tofu or chickpeas and use vegetable stock paste; the honey and wholegrain mustard sauce works beautifully with both, keeping the basmati rice and mixed vegetables unchanged.
- Festive twist: add a splash of cream and a spoonful of grainy mustard at the end, stir through crispy bacon bits and fresh thyme, and serve with roasted chestnuts for a seasonal winter variation of this TM7 favourite.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Built-in scale - The Thermomix weighs basmati rice and water directly in the bowl for consistently fluffy grains. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Fine chopping - The TM7 chops onion and garlic in seconds, releasing aromatic sweetness without tears or a cutting board. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Emulsified sauce - The Thermomix whips honey, wholegrain mustard and stock into a stable, glossy sauce that never splits. [Whipping]. [Multi-Function]
- Precise heating - The TM7 simmers the chicken thighs gently at controlled heat so the honey glaze caramelises without burning. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Gentle steaming - The Varoma of the Thermomix steams mixed vegetables above the rice, keeping them vibrant and crisp-tender. [Steaming]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- brown onion
- garlic clove
- extra virgin olive oil
- water
- plain flour
- ground turmeric
- skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- Vegetable stock paste
- wholegrain mustard
- honey