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Honey Mustard Chicken

Tender shredded chicken in a sweet and tangy honey-mustard sauce, perfect over rice.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

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)

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker.
  • Add the diced onion and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
  • Whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, and melted salted butter until smooth, then pour over the chicken.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and tuck the rosemary sprig into the sauce.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours (about 240 minutes) or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  • Discard the rosemary sprig. Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to combine.
  • Stir in a few dried chives for color if desired and keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Serve the honey mustard chicken over rice.

Equipment

  • Slow cooker (crockpot)
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • forks or two forks for shredding
  • Spatula or spoon

Notes

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for best results.
  • Adjust honey or mustard to taste for sweetness or tang.
  • Shred chicken while warm for easier shredding.
  • Fresh chives can be used instead of dried for a brighter finish.