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Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours
  • Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breasts and thighs simmered in a mildly tangy honey mustard sauce. Perfect for meal prep and weeknight dinners, this recipe yields juicy, savory chicken with a touch of sweetness and a creamy mustard kick.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 4 chicken thighs

Sauce

  • ⅓ cup dijon mustard
  • ⅓ cup stone ground mustard
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Thickening (optional)

  • 2 tablespoon potato starch
  • 4 tablespoon cold water (for mixing with potato starch)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Slow Cooker: Coat your slow cooker with a non-stick cooking spray or your preferred oil for easy cleanup.
  2. Mix Sauce: In the 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 blend the ingredients evenly.
  3. Add Chicken: Place 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts and 4 chicken thighs into the slow cooker. Toss or turn the chicken to coat thoroughly with the honey mustard sauce on all sides.
  4. Optional Marinade: For meal prep, create this mixture in a zip-top bag and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight before placing it into the slow cooker.
  5. Cook Chicken: Cover and cook the chicken for 4 to 6 hours on the low setting, or 2.5 to 3 hours on high, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  6. Thicken Sauce: Just before serving, mix 2 tablespoons potato starch with 4 tablespoons cold water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the warm slow cooker sauce. It will thicken quickly to a luscious glaze.

Notes

  • This sauce is quite mild. If you prefer a stronger mustard flavor, increase the total mustard amount from ½ cup to ¾ cup.
  • You can substitute all chicken breasts or all thighs based on your preference.
  • Using potato starch slurry ensures a smooth thickening without lumps.
  • Marinating the chicken ahead of time enhances flavor but is optional for immediate cooking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg

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