Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce with garlic and spices

# What You Need:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step:

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 thoroughly.
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.
09 - Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker. 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. Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce, alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It requires barely any hands on time, just a quick whisk and you're free to tackle your day.
  • The sauce is naturally gluten free and tastes like you simmered it for hours on the stove.
  • Leftovers shred beautifully for sandwiches, salads, or quick grain bowls the next day.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry, wet chicken dilutes the sauce and makes it harder to thicken later.
  • Always mix the cornstarch with cold water before adding it to the slow cooker or you'll end up with lumps that won't dissolve.
  • If you're short on time, cooking on high works fine, but low and slow yields the most tender, juicy chicken.
03 -
  • Use a slow cooker liner for the easiest cleanup, the sauce can stick a bit if you're not careful.
  • If your sauce seems too thin after thickening, let it sit uncovered on high for a few extra minutes to reduce further.
  • For meal prep, portion the chicken and sauce into individual containers with your favorite grain and veggies for grab and go lunches all week.
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