Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken (Print View)

Juicy chicken infused with a rich honey-mustard sauce, effortlessly cooked to tender perfection in your slow cooker. A satisfying meal.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 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

# Directions:

01 - Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels.
02 - Whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, whole grain mustard, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl 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 chicken is cooked through and tender.
07 - About 15 minutes before serving, remove chicken breasts and set aside, covered loosely with foil.
08 - Mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl to create a smooth slurry. Stir into the sauce in the slow cooker.
09 - Turn slow cooker to high, cover, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until sauce thickens.
10 - Return chicken to the slow cooker, spoon thickened sauce over the top, and reheat for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot with extra sauce alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce thickens into something magical that you will want to eat with a spoon
  • Set it and forget it cooking that leaves you free for other things
  • The leftovers might be even better than the first night
02 -
  • The sauce will look thin at first but thickens beautifully after the cornstarch step
  • Do not skip the step of removing the chicken before thickening or it might get overcooked
  • Whisking the cornstarch into cold water first prevents lumps from forming
03 -
  • Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness so they cook at the same rate
  • Let the sauce cool slightly before testing the seasonings it tastes different when hot
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