Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 1/2 cup honey (170 g)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard (85 g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the honey mustard mixture over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the chicken using forks and mix with the sauce before serving.
- Serve over cooked rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey mustard mixture overnight before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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