Description
Succulent honey mustard chicken thighs slow-cook to perfection, infusing tender meat with a tangy-sweet glaze. Rich flavors meld effortlessly, promising a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 Chicken thighs
Sauce Components:
- 1/3 cup Bold dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Chicken broth
- 1/3 cup Full fat coconut milk
Seasonings and Thickeners:
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 tablespoons Garlic powder or granules
- 1.5 tablespoons Arrowroot powder
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by gently dredging thighs in arrowroot powder using a sealed plastic bag, ensuring each piece is lightly and evenly coated for enhanced sauce adhesion and a delicate crispy exterior.
- Craft the sauce directly in the slow cooker by whisking together Dijon mustard, honey, smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, chicken broth, and coconut milk until completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully nestle the arrowroot-dusted chicken thighs into the prepared sauce, gently turning to ensure complete coverage and even distribution throughout the cooking vessel.
- Set slow cooker to low temperature and allow chicken to simmer for 6 hours, maintaining a consistent, gentle heat that will gradually tenderize the meat and meld the complex flavor profile.
- Once cooking completes, perform a final gentle stir to redistribute the sauce, then plate the incredibly tender chicken thighs, allowing the rich, glossy sauce to cascade over the meat for maximum flavor presentation.
Notes
- Coating chicken with arrowroot powder creates a light, crispy exterior that helps sauce adhere beautifully while ensuring a glossy, appetizing finish.
- Whisking sauce ingredients thoroughly prevents clumping and guarantees a smooth, consistent flavor profile throughout the dish.
- Stacking chicken thighs won’t impact cooking quality; slow cookers distribute heat evenly, ensuring each piece becomes tender and juicy.
- For dairy-free modifications, substitute coconut milk with almond milk or additional chicken broth to maintain moisture and richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg