Slow Cooker Honey Dijon Chicken Thighs
You'll love this set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker chicken that delivers tender, juicy meat coated in a perfectly balanced sweet-tangy honey Dijon glaze. With just 10 minutes of prep and 2.5 hours of hands-off cooking, it's the ultimate effortless weeknight dinner that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds 680 g skinless, boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- ¼ cup 60 ml honey
- ¼ cup plus 1–2 tablespoons 75–90 ml Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Mix salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder in a small bowl.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- Whisk honey, ¼ cup Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Taste and add 1–2 more tablespoons mustard if desired.
- Place seasoned chicken in a 4-quart slow cooker.
- Pour the honey-mustard mixture over the chicken, coating each piece.
- Cover and cook on Low for 2 hours 30 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with sauce.
- Taste and stir in 1–2 more tablespoons Dijon mustard if desired.
Notes
- Use whole grain Dijon for extra texture; swap 1:1.
- Add 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar for brightness.
- Toast paprika and onion powder in a dry skillet 30 seconds for deeper flavor.
- Leftovers keep in the fridge up to 4 days; reheat gently with a splash of water.