Description
Honey mustard chicken delivers a simple yet delightful dinner that comes together faster than you can set the table. Juicy chicken breasts glazed with a tangy-sweet sauce make weeknight cooking a total breeze for your hungry family.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce Components:
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Chopped parsley
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Whisk 12 cup Dijon mustard, 14 cup yellow mustard, 12 cup honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 4 minced garlic cloves, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until your sauce becomes completely smooth.
- Thoroughly dry 4 chicken breasts using paper towels, ensuring each piece has a moisture-free surface for maximum sauce absorption.
- Transfer chicken to slow cooker and generously pour your prepared mustard mixture directly over each piece, coating them evenly at room temperature.
- Cover slow cooker and set temperature to low for 6 hours, or alternatively set to high for 3 hours, guaranteeing your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- After cooking, use two forks to shred chicken directly in the accumulated sauce, creating tender, flavorful meat pieces that absorb all the delicious liquid.
- Plate your chicken and optionally sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped parsley or green onions across the top for a fresh, vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry helps the sauce stick better and ensures a more flavorful result.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches 165°F for food safety, which prevents overcooking.
- For a lower-carb version, substitute honey with a sugar-free sweetener like stevia or monk fruit.
- Store leftover chicken in the sauce to keep it moist and prevent drying out during refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg