Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken (Print View)

Tender chicken in a velvety honey mustard sauce with garlic and tangy spices, perfect over rice or mashed potatoes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 to 2 pounds)

→ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
03 - 1/3 cup honey
04 - 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
05 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ Thickener

13 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
14 - 2 tablespoons cold water

# How To Make It:

01 - Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, whole grain mustard, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
03 - Stir in minced garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken broth and whisk to combine.
04 - Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
05 - Pour honey mustard sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
06 - Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 to 2.5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
07 - About 15 minutes before serving, remove the chicken breasts and set aside, covered loosely with foil.
08 - In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a smooth slurry. Stir into the sauce in the slow cooker.
09 - Turn the slow cooker to high, cover, and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the sauce thickens.
10 - Return the chicken to the slow cooker, spoon thickened sauce over the top, and reheat for 2 to 3 minutes.
11 - Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce, alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It cooks itself while you go about your day, no hovering or stirring required.
  • The sauce clings to every bite, coating rice or potatoes in glossy, flavor packed goodness.
  • Chicken emerges so tender you can shred it with a fork, no knife needed.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, tucked into sandwiches or wraps.
02 -
  • Do not skip the cornstarch slurry or the sauce will stay thin and run off your dinner instead of clinging beautifully.
  • Chicken thighs work wonderfully here, just add an extra 30 minutes on low for perfectly tender dark meat.
  • If your slow cooker runs hot, check the chicken at 3 and a half hours to avoid overcooking.
03 -
  • Use a slow cooker liner for the easiest cleanup you will ever experience, no scrubbing required.
  • Taste the sauce before serving and adjust with a drizzle more honey or a splash of vinegar to suit your preference.
  • If the sauce seems too sweet, a pinch of salt or an extra squeeze of lemon juice brings everything back into balance.
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