Description
This easy slow cooker honey mustard chicken recipe brings together the sweet and tangy flavors that create a delightful family dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/4 cup (85g) honey
- 1/4 cup (80g) Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard (optional)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- A few sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or lightly grease it with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth and glossy.
- Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels to help the sauce stick better.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the honey mustard sauce evenly over the chicken, coating each piece well.
- Tuck a few sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary on top for extra aroma and flavor.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 240 to 300 minutes (4 to 5 hours) or on HIGH for 120 to 180 minutes (2 to 3 hours) until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or alongside roasted veggies.
- If the sauce is thin, remove the chicken and simmer the sauce on HIGH in the slow cooker for 15 minutes to thicken.
Notes
If using frozen chicken, adjust the cooking time accordingly. Consider adding onions or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg