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Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken That's Pure Comfort Food

This Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, ideal for busy weeknights and meal prep.
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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: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs Thighs offer more tenderness.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey Substitute with agave for a vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard Essential for flavor depth.
  • 2 tablespoons Yellow Mustard Can be adjusted based on taste.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced adds savory depth.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can swap with vegetable oil.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian version.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Optional for thickening the sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust according to taste.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Optional, for garnish.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Grease the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray or olive oil.
  2. Place the chicken breasts or thighs 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 pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
  6. If using cornstarch, mix it with water to create a slurry, stir into the sauce, and return to HIGH for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  7. Once cooking is complete, stir the chicken into the sauce and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 12gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.

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