Description
A tender, tangy chicken dish with a sticky honey mustard glaze, cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. Ideal for busy weeknights, this American favorite delivers rich flavor and juicy chicken with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/3 cup honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Whisk Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, onion powder, and smoked paprika until smooth
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place in slow cooker
Pour glaze over chicken to evenly coat
Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours
Check chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature before serving
Notes
Thighs can be used instead of breasts for juiciness.
Wildflower honey or maple syrup can replace Dijon mustard.
Let chicken rest 10 minutes before slicing for cleaner portions.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Dinner recipes
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 2 tbsp glaze
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg