Description
Sumptuous slow cooker honey mustard chicken brings sweet and tangy flavors to your dinner table. Juicy chicken breasts simmer in a rich, golden sauce that promises comfort and satisfaction for dinner lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauces and Sweeteners:
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup whole grain mustard
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
Seasonings and Thickeners:
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Craft a zesty blend by whisking honey, Dijon, whole grain mustard, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Position chicken breasts uniformly inside the slow cooker, creating a single layer for even cooking.
- Generously drench chicken pieces with prepared honey mustard sauce, ensuring complete and thorough coating of each piece.
- Secure slow cooker lid and cook at low temperature (195°F) for 4-5 hours or high temperature (215°F) for 2-3 hours until chicken reaches perfect tenderness and internal temperature of 165°F.
- During final 30 minutes of cooking, create cornstarch slurry by blending cornstarch and water, then gently incorporate into sauce to enhance thickness and texture.
- Transfer succulent chicken to serving platter, cascading remaining thickened honey mustard sauce over top.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley as elegant garnish to elevate presentation and add subtle herbaceous notes.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a more succulent and flavorful alternative to chicken breasts, which can dry out easily in slow cookers.
- Create a gluten-free version by replacing regular Dijon mustard with a certified gluten-free mustard and using cornstarch as a thickener.
- Enhance the sauce’s depth by adding a splash of white wine or chicken stock for extra complexity and richness.
- Prevent dry chicken by checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer, ensuring it reaches 165°F without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg