Description
Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken is a delightful and effortless dish perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. With just four simple ingredients, this recipe features tender chicken thighs simmered in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce that everyone will love. Whether served on soft sandwich rolls, over fluffy rice, or as a topping for salads, this versatile dish is guaranteed to be a hit at your dinner table. Prepare it in your slow cooker and come home to a warm, satisfying meal that’s packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups chopped red cabbage
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water (additional)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- 1 teaspoon whole grain Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey (additional)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour in honey, mustard, and water.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and shred using two forks.
- In a bowl, combine additional water with cornstarch to create a slurry; mix well.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker along with cabbage, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, mustard, honey, and sugar; stir to combine.
- Cook on low for an additional 15-30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of the total recipe (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg