Description
A cozy and flavorful dish made in a crockpot, featuring tender chicken infused with a rich sauce of broth, soy sauce, honey, and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (for searing)
- 1 large Onion (sliced)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Chicken broth (use low-sodium if preferred)
- 1/2 cup Soy sauce (opt for tamari for a gluten-free option)
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch (for thickening)
- 1/4 cup Water (for dissolving cornstarch)
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear the chicken: Pour olive oil into a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken breasts, and sear until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer to the crockpot: Move the seared chicken into the crockpot keeping the flavor intact.
- Cook onions and garlic: In the same skillet, sauté sliced onion and minced garlic for about 3-5 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Combine ingredients: Pour the onion and garlic mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Mix the sauce: Whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and Dijon mustard, then add smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Add sauce to the crockpot: Pour the savory sauce over the chicken and onions.
- Cook: Cover and set the crockpot to cook on low for 6 hours.
- Thicken the sauce (optional): Mix cornstarch with water and add to the crockpot 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve over rice, with vegetables, or in tacos for a versatile meal. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: slow cooker chicken, crockpot chicken, easy chicken recipe, savory chicken, family dinner, gluten-free, healthy dinner