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If you’re after a proper comfort food dinner that’s easy, creamy and packed with flavour, this Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken is one to add to your weekly rotation.
Tender chicken thighs are slow cooked in a rich honey mustard sauce with garlic and herbs, creating a dish that’s sweet, savoury and incredibly satisfying. It’s the kind of meal that feels indulgent but still fits your macros — perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Dump-and-go slow cooker recipe
- Classic honey mustard flavour combo
- Tender, juicy chicken every time
- High-protein and under 400 calories
- Perfect for meal prep or midweek dinners
- Minimal prep, maximum comfort
This is one of those recipes you’ll come back to again and again. The honey and Dijon mustard create a perfectly balanced sauce — sweet, tangy and rich — while the slow cooker does all the work for you. The result is melt-in-your-mouth chicken coated in a silky, flavour-packed sauce that pairs perfectly with mash, rice or greens.
Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken
10 minutes
4 hours (high) or 6 hours (low)
4
Slow Cooker
Delicious Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
4 tbsp honey
150ml chicken stock
1 tbsp oregano
600g chicken thighs
1 tbsp cornflour
Instructions
1. Add everything to the slow cooker
Add the onion, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, chicken stock, oregano and chicken thighs to the slow cooker. Season well with salt and pepper and mix together.
2. Slow cook
Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
3. Thicken the sauce
15 minutes before serving, mix the cornflour with 2 tbsp water and stir into the slow cooker. Allow the sauce to thicken.
4. Serve and enjoy
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, rice or vegetables.
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THE FULL MACROS READY FOR YOU
CALORIES | 378
UNDER 400 CALORIES PER SERVING
PROTEIN | 33.5G
OVER 30G PROTEIN PER SERVING
CARBS | 28G
UNDER 25G CARBS PER SERVING
FAT | 14G
UNDER 15G FAT PER SERVING
FIBRE | 2G
OVER 2G FIBRE PER SERVING
A balanced, high-protein comfort dish that’s both satisfying and easy to fit into your week.
Why choose this Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe?
HIGH PROTEIN RECIPE
EASY TO COOK IN THE SLOW COOKER
THE PERFECT COMFORT FOOD AFTER A LONG DAY
UNDER 400 CALORIES
Swaps & Upgrades
- Use chicken breast instead of thighs for a leaner option
- Add carrots or green beans to the slow cooker
- Swap honey for maple syrup
- Add a splash of cream for extra richness
- Stir through spinach at the end
- Add wholegrain mustard for texture
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put everything straight into the slow cooker?
Yes — it’s a true dump-and-go recipe.
Can I meal prep this recipe?
Absolutely — it keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Can I freeze it?
Yes — freeze in portions for up to 2 months.
How do I make the sauce thicker?
Add the cornflour slurry towards the end of cooking.
What should I serve this with?
Mashed potatoes and spring green beans.
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