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Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

Delicious Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken for Busy Nights

Enjoy tender Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken, a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors—ideal for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Thickening Time 15 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 breasts Boneless Skinless Chicken or 6 thighs
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup Honey use high-quality honey
  • ⅓ cup Dijon Mustard essential for flavor
  • 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard optional, for extra tang
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil adds richness
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth optional
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper for seasoning
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Parsley optional

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray or olive oil.
  2. Place the chicken breasts or thighs in a single, even layer in the slow cooker.
  3. Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard (if using), minced garlic, olive oil, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it's generously coated.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  6. For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken, mix cornstarch with water, stir into the sauce, and cook on HIGH for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  7. Return the chicken to the sauce, ensuring it's thoroughly glazed.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Thaw chicken before cooking for best results. For a low-carb option, substitute honey with a sugar-free alternative.

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