Honey Mustard Chicken Bowls with Mango Salsa

By Sarah On March 5, 2015 | Updated: March 19, 2026

These honey mustard chicken bowls are loaded with so much goodness and you won’t believe how quickly they come together! Sweet and tangy honey mustard chicken thighs pair perfectly with fluffy rice and a fresh mango salsa.

Big loaded dinner bowls are how we roll around here and this honey mustard bowl is yet another sucker to add to the favorites list. Preferably with an XL pile of mango salsa on mine, please.

I truly couldn’t imagine a better bowl to grace your dinner rotation, tbh.

It’s the homemade honey mustard that really seals the deal here. We’re making a TON and it’s smothering juicy chicken thighs with plenty leftover for drizzling on your personal bowl.

Bottom line: get this dinner goodness in your life.

These Bowls Feature…

A base of steamed rice or quinoa
Juicy chicken thighs baked in a sweet honey mustard sauce
A spicy fresh mango salsa

Making the Honey Mustard Bowls

(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)

Ingredients You Will Need

Mango
Avocado
Red onion
Jalapeno
Cilantro
Lime juice
Honey
Dijon mustard
Whole grain mustard
Apple cider vinegar
Chicken thighs
Vegetable oil
Rice or other grain

Choosing Your Chicken

I recommend using boneless skinless chicken thighs for this recipe. This cut of chicken is fast to cook and turns out super tender and juicy.

If you don’t have thighs on hand, boneless skinless chicken breasts will work, however, you will likely need to add a few minutes to the bake time.

Tips for Perfect Honey Mustard Bowls

Dice mango and avocado in uniform cubes – aim for 1/4-inch cubes for a uniform salsa.
Use fresh cilantro and lime juice – using these ingredients fresh adds tons of flavor to the salsa.
Make homemade honey mustard – homemade honey mustard is so worth the 5 minutes it takes to mix together.
Divide honey mustard in half – use half the honey mustard for drizzling on the chicken before baking and save the other half for drizzling over assembled bowls.
Sear chicken thighs – this adds a lovely golden, flavorful crust to the chicken.

Recipe Variations

Try these ideas for a different twist on these bowls.

Use another fruit in salsa – try pineapple in place of the mango.
Try another grain base – we also love a base of quinoa, brown rice, cauliflower rice, or farro.
Add more toppings – try shredded lettuce, slaw, tomatoes, or crushed tortilla chips.

Make Ahead Instructions

Follow these instructions for time-saving meal prep tips.

Make the salsa – store the salsa in refrigerator up to 6 days.
Steam the bowl base – cook the rice or quinoa and store in meal prep containers up to 6 days.
Cook the chicken – cook and slice the chicken and arrange in meal prep containers with rice.
Assembly – when ready to serve, reheat the meal prep containers 1-2 minutes in microwave and top with mango salsa.

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more flavorful dinner bowl than this beauty right here! The fresh mango salsa pairs so incredibly well with the sweet and tangy chicken slices while the rice soaks up every bit of goodness.

New dinner MVP right here!

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