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Honey Mustard Chicken

Honey Mustard Chicken: Sweet Savory Bliss from Your Slow Cooker

Honey Mustard Chicken is a comforting recipe that combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts/Thighs Choose breasts for a leaner dish or thighs for extra tenderness and flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Honey Opt for good-quality honey for a delightful sweetness.
  • 0.25 cup Dijon Mustard Provides a bold, tangy kick.
  • 0.25 cup Yellow Mustard Essential for classic honey mustard flavor.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic enhances the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Maintains moisture and creates a smooth sauce.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Adds rich flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Optional for thickening the sauce.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Basic seasoning.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper Basic seasoning.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Optional for added freshness.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Honey Mustard Chicken
  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Grease your slow cooker with nonstick spray or a light drizzle of olive oil.
  2. Place Chicken: Arrange the chicken breasts or thighs in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Make Sauce: Whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour Sauce: Evenly pour the honey mustard sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  5. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until chicken is done.
  6. Thicken Sauce (optional): If desired, remove chicken and stir in a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Return chicken to the sauce, toss gently, and sprinkle fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Thaw chicken first for better flavor absorption. Cooking on LOW yields ultra-tender chicken.

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