Honey Mustard Chicken (Printer-friendly)

Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich honey mustard sauce with garlic and spices

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1.5 to 2 pounds total

→ 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

# 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 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 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 slow cooker 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 the top, and reheat for 2 to 3 minutes.
11 - Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce, alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It practically cooks itself while you nap, work, or binge a show.
  • The sauce is so good you'll want to lick the spoon clean.
  • Minimal prep means more time for literally anything else.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day tucked into a sandwich.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry or the sauce will slide right off instead of clinging.
  • The slurry must be mixed until completely smooth or you'll get chalky lumps in your sauce.
  • If you lift the lid too often during cooking, you'll add 15 to 20 minutes to the time.
03 -
  • Use a slow cooker liner for the easiest cleanup you've ever experienced.
  • If your sauce is too sweet, add an extra teaspoon of vinegar to balance it out.
  • Let the chicken rest a few minutes after removing it so the juices redistribute and every bite stays moist.
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