Description

This Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken delivers tender, juicy chicken thighs in a sweet and tangy sauce with minimal effort. It’s a perfect weeknight meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

1.2 kg (2.6 lb) chicken thighs, trimmed
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
150 g (5 oz) onion, diced
60 ml (¼ cup) honey
60 ml (¼ cup) Dijon mustard
30 ml (2 tbsp) whole grain mustard
15 ml (1 tbsp) apple cider vinegar
2.5 ml (½ tsp) smoked paprika
1.25 ml (¼ tsp) black pepper
2.5 ml (½ tsp) salt
120 ml (½ cup) chicken broth
Cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water)
6 g (2 tbsp) parsley, chopped
15 g (1 tbsp) pomegranate arils
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil until browned.
Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion and garlic in the same skillet.
Make Sauce: Whisk together honey, mustards, vinegar, and paprika.
Combine & Slow Cook: Pour sauce over chicken and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Thicken Sauce: Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
Rest & Serve: Let rest before serving with lemon wedges.

Notes

Using chicken thighs ensures a moist and tender result. Deglazing the pan with chicken broth adds extra flavor to the sauce. Adjust honey to control sweetness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3-7 hours
Category: Poultry
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 25 g
Sodium: 400 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 150 mg

Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, honey mustard, easy, dinner, weeknight, family friendly