Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
This Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make meal featuring tender, juicy chicken thighs cooked in a tangy honey mustard sauce. Paired with a crisp red cabbage slaw, it makes for a perfect comforting dish served on soft rolls, ideal for casual family dinners or meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 3 lbs Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1/4 Cup Honey
- 3 Tablespoons Whole Grain Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 2 Tablespoons Water (additional)
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- Pinch of Salt and Pepper
Slaw
- 2 Cups Red Cabbage (chopped or shredded)
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Whole Grain Dijon Mustard
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix honey, 3 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard, and 1/4 cup water until well combined. This mixture will serve as the flavorful base sauce for the chicken.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the honey mustard sauce into a large slow cooker. Add the chicken thighs, using a spoon or tongs to toss and coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.
- Slow Cook Chicken: Cover and cook the chicken on low heat for 4 to 4½ hours. This slow cooking process will make the chicken tender and infused with the honey mustard flavor.
- Thicken Sauce and Shred Chicken: In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons water with cornstarch to create a slurry. Add it to the slow cooker. Use two forks to shred the chicken inside the slow cooker, then cook for an additional 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened nicely.
- Season: Taste the chicken and season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Prepare Slaw: In a separate bowl, combine red cabbage, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon whole grain Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons honey, and 2 teaspoons sugar. Mix well to coat and refrigerate overnight for best flavor melding.
- Serve: Spoon the honey mustard chicken onto soft rolls and top generously with the chilled red cabbage slaw. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful sandwich.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce.
- The slaw tastes best when refrigerated overnight to allow flavors to blend.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- If thickening the sauce is not preferred, you may omit the cornstarch step.
- Serve with additional condiments such as pickles or mustard if desired.
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