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Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

4.4 from 721 reviews
  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours (low) or 2.5 to 3 hours (high)
  • Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes (approximate, including prep and cook time on low)
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken recipe offers a simple yet flavorful way to prepare juicy chicken breasts and thighs coated in a luscious honey mustard sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines the tang of dijon and stone ground mustards with the sweetness of honey and a touch of garlic, slow-cooked to tender perfection. The result is an effortless, comforting meal with minimal prep and cook time.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (or substitute with all thighs or all breasts)
  • 4 chicken thighs

Sauce

  • ⅓ cup dijon mustard
  • ⅓ cup stone ground mustard
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground pepper
  • 2 tbsp potato starch (optional – for thickening sauce)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: For easy clean up, lightly coat your slow cooker with a non-stick cooking spray or oil of choice to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In the greased slow cooker, combine ⅓ cup dijon mustard, ⅓ cup stone ground mustard, ½ cup honey, 1 tbsp minced garlic, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp ground pepper. Stir thoroughly to blend all ingredients into a uniform sauce.
  3. Add the Chicken: Place 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts and 4 chicken thighs into the sauce in the slow cooker. Toss or stir gently to coat the chicken pieces evenly on all sides with the honey mustard sauce.
  4. Optional Marinating: For enhanced flavor and meal prep convenience, you can mix the chicken and sauce in a zip-top bag and refrigerate anywhere from a few hours up to overnight before cooking.
  5. Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook the chicken on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  6. Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in 2 tablespoons of potato starch near the end of cooking, allowing the sauce to thicken before serving.

Notes

  • This recipe is perfect for effortless weeknight dinners with minimal preparation.
  • The combination of dijon and stone ground mustards gives the sauce a complex and tangy flavor profile.
  • You can use all chicken breasts or all thighs depending on your preference or availability.
  • Marinating the chicken in the sauce beforehand enhances the flavor and tenderizes the meat further.
  • Using potato starch for thickening is optional; alternatively, you can remove the chicken and reduce the sauce by cooking it uncovered on high for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 309 kcal
  • Sugar: 24 g
  • Sodium: 525 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 21 g
  • Cholesterol: 98 mg

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/slow-cooker-honey-mustard-chicken-recipe/