Juicy Slow-Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe (6 Ingredients) by Elisa Schmitz
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It's no secret that the slow cooker turns chicken into mouth-watering meals the whole family loves. That's why I love experimenting with new flavor combinations in my slow cooker.
Our (young adult) boys were coming over and, since they are always "starving," I needed a meal I knew they would enjoy. This low-calorie, low-sodium slow-cooker honey mustard chicken thighs recipe turned out super juicy and delicious. A simple combination of ingredients turned ordinary chicken thighs into a tender, sweet and savory meal that was inhaled by our boys in a matter of minutes.
To make this extra tender and juicy high-protein chicken recipe, you need only six ingredients: chicken thighs (read about the health benefits of protein), honey, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and applesauce. After just five minutes of prep and four hours of slow cooking, our tangy delicious dinner was ready.
You can serve this gluten-free chicken dinner over rice or pasta, or with fresh bread. I served it over rice to soak up all the yummy sauce, but the boys devoured it sandwich-style on Hawaiian rolls, like sliders (their favorite)!
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 8 hours (low)
Total Time: 4 to 8 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless/skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Here's how to make it:
- Before you do anything, turn on your slow cooker so it starts to warm up. Place the honey, mustard, brown sugar, applesauce and apple cider vinegar into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Place the chicken into the sauce in the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Toss to coat and ensure that everything is covered in the sauce. (I used boneless/skinless chicken thighs, but you can try this recipe with chicken breast, too.)
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid.
- Cook on high heat for 4 hours or on low heat for 8 hours. Chicken is done when it reaches 165 degrees F on a food thermometer.
- Stir chicken before serving to ensure sauce consistency. You also can shred the chicken with two forks, if desired.
- Serve over rice or pasta, or with fresh-baked bread or Hawaiian rolls. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You also can freeze them.
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