Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken (Printer-friendly)

Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy honey mustard garlic sauce until perfectly juicy.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, approximately 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 Steps:

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 until well combined.
04 - Place chicken breasts in a single layer on the bottom of the slow cooker.
05 - Pour honey mustard sauce evenly over chicken, ensuring each piece is thoroughly 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 - In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a smooth slurry.
09 - Stir cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker. Turn to high, cover, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until sauce thickens.
10 - Return chicken to slow cooker, spoon thickened sauce over top, and reheat for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot drizzled with extra sauce alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The slow cooker does all the work while you go about your day, no hovering required.
  • Sweet honey and sharp mustard create a sauce so good you'll want it on everything.
  • Chicken stays juicy and tender, never dry or rubbery.
  • It's naturally gluten free and adaptable to whatever sides you have on hand.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry, wet chicken makes the sauce watery and loose.
  • Mix the cornstarch slurry in a separate bowl first, dumping dry cornstarch directly into the slow cooker creates lumps you can't fix.
  • If the sauce seems too thick after adding the slurry, stir in a tablespoon of broth or water at a time until it's just right.
03 -
  • Use a slow cooker liner if you want cleanup to be truly effortless, it's a game changer on weeknights.
  • If you're doubling the recipe, don't double the broth, add just half again or the sauce will be too thin.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after removing it from the slow cooker, it helps the juices redistribute and keeps every bite moist.
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