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Honey Mustard Chicken

Tender slow-cooked chicken in a simple honey-mustard sauce ready to serve over rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons dried chives for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Slow cooker/crockpot
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • tongs or fork

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
  3. Whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey and softened butter, then pour the mixture over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper and tuck the rosemary sprig into the sauce.
  4. Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours (about 240 minutes) or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is easily shredded.
  5. Remove and discard the rosemary sprig. Transfer the chicken to a plate or cutting board, shred with two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Stir to coat with the sauce.
  6. Stir in a few dried chives for color if desired, keep warm until ready to serve, and serve over rice.

Notes

  • Use skinless, boneless chicken breasts for easiest shredding.
  • Adjust honey or mustard to taste for a sweeter or tangier sauce.
  • For more flavor, brown the chicken briefly before adding to the slow cooker (optional).