Crockpot Honey Mustard Chicken
Simple and flavorful, crockpot honey mustard chicken is a healthy weeknight family-favorite made with pantry staples.
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Servings: 6 people
Calories: 206kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts sliced into 1-inch strips
- 2/3 cup yellow mustard
- 2/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 onion diced
- 5 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- In a slow-cooker, stir together the mustard, onion, garlic, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and paprika. Then stir in the chicken.2/3 cup yellow mustard, 1/2 onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, 2 teaspoons paprika , 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 4 large chicken breasts
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Make a slurry by whisking together tapioca starch and water.5 tablespoons water, 3 tablespoons tapioca starch
- Add the slurry, milk and honey to the slow cooker and stir it in.2/3 cup honey, 1/2 cup milk
- Using two forks, shred the chicken in the slow cooker, and cook for an additional 30 minutes. Serve over rice and garnish with fresh parsley (optional).fresh parsley
Notes
- For a stronger, spicier flavor, feel free to substitute up to half the mustard for dijon mustard.
- If you're in a hurry, you can cook the chicken for 2 - 2 1/2 hours on high, but it won't be as tender.
How to know when it's done
- The chicken shreds easily with a fork.
- The center is completely opaque and there's no pink.
- The juices run clear.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 1478mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
