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Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

Savory Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken for Busy Nights

This Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken blends sweet honey and zesty Dijon mustard for an effortless, savory family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs Thighs for extra juiciness; breasts are leaner.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey Opt for quality honey for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard Essential for bold tang.
  • 2 tablespoons Yellow Mustard Complements the other mustards.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Keeps chicken moist.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Prevents sauce from thickening.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (optional) For thicker glaze.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Fundamental for taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Fundamental for taste.
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray or olive oil and set to LOW or HIGH.
  2. Place chicken in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour sauce over chicken, ensuring it's well-coated. Use a spatula to press down any chicken sticking out.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender.
  6. Mix cornstarch with water if using, and add during the last 10–15 minutes of cooking for a thicker sauce.
  7. Return chicken to sauce and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Always thaw chicken before cooking for even texture. For best results, avoid cooking on HIGH if possible, and consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary for additional flavor.

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