Description
Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken is the perfect solution for busy evenings when you want a delicious, hassle-free meal. With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe transforms chicken thighs into tender, flavorful bites coated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. Ideal for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prep, this dish is sure to impress everyone at your table. Plus, minimal cleanup means you can spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups red cabbage (for slaw)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons water (additional)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon whole grain Dijon mustard (for serving)
- 2 teaspoons honey (for serving)
- 2 teaspoons sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in your slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and water until smooth; pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Mix cornstarch with additional water; stir into the sauce to thicken and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes.
- Prepare slaw by mixing cabbage with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and serve with slaw on top or over rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 399
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg