Honey Mustard Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a savory honey mustard glaze with garlic and spices, creating a rich, tangy sauce perfect for family dinners.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 to 2 pounds)

→ Sauce

02 - ½ cup Dijon mustard
03 - ⅓ 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 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
09 - ¼ teaspoon paprika
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
12 - ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ Thickener

13 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
14 - 2 tablespoons cold water

# How-To:

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 to combine.
04 - Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
05 - Pour honey mustard sauce evenly over chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
06 - Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 to 2½ 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. Stir into the sauce in the slow cooker.
09 - Turn slow cooker to high, cover, and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until sauce thickens.
10 - Return chicken to slow cooker, spoon thickened sauce over the top, and reheat for 2 to 3 minutes.
11 - Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce, alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • It cooks itself while you handle the rest of life, no hovering or stirring required.
  • The sauce is so silky and flavorful you will want to spoon it over everything on your plate.
  • Leftovers shred beautifully for next day sandwiches or grain bowls.
02 -
  • Do not skip the cornstarch slurry at the end, the sauce will be too thin and runny without it.
  • Letting the chicken rest outside the cooker while you thicken the sauce prevents it from overcooking and drying out.
  • If you open the lid to check halfway through, add 15 minutes to your cook time because slow cookers lose heat fast.
03 -
  • Use a slow cooker liner for the easiest cleanup you will ever experience.
  • If your chicken breasts are thick and uneven, pound them gently to an even thickness so they cook at the same rate.
  • Taste the sauce before serving and add a pinch more salt, honey, or vinegar to balance it exactly how you like.
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