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Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low or 2.5-3 hours on high
  • Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes to 6 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Enjoy a delicious and effortless weeknight dinner with this Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken. Juicy chicken breasts and thighs are slow-cooked to tender perfection in a creamy, golden honey mustard sauce infused with garlic and a blend of mustards, creating a flavorful and comforting meal that’s perfect for meal prep or a cozy family dinner.

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 cleanup, coat your slow cooker with a non-stick cooking spray or a light oil of your choice to prevent the chicken and sauce from sticking.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In the greased slow cooker, combine ⅓ cup Dijon mustard, ⅓ cup stone ground mustard, ½ cup honey, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground pepper. Stir well to create a smooth, flavorful sauce base.
  3. Add the Chicken: Place 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts and 4 chicken thighs into the slow cooker. Toss the chicken in the sauce, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated on all sides for maximum flavor. For enhanced taste and convenience, you can marinate the chicken and sauce mixture in a zip-top bag in the refrigerator for a few hours to overnight before cooking.
  4. Slow Cook the Chicken: Cook the chicken on low heat for 4 to 6 hours or on high heat for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  5. Optional Thickening: If you’d like a thicker sauce, stir in 2 tablespoons of potato starch during the last 15 minutes of cooking and allow the sauce to thicken before serving.

Notes

  • This recipe provides a hands-off cooking method, ideal for busy weeknights with a flavorful, comforting result.
  • For meal prepping, marinate the chicken in the sauce overnight to deepen the flavors.
  • Substitute between breasts and thighs depending on your preference for texture and fat content.
  • Adding potato starch helps create a richer, thicker sauce but is optional.
  • Serve with rice, steamed vegetables, or over a salad for a complete meal.

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://littlespoonbites.com/slow-cooker-honey-mustard-chicken-recipe/