Slow Cooker Honey-Mustard Chicken with Sweet Potato and Apple

This unique slow cooker recipe combines the sweetness of honey and apples with the savory depth of mustard, creating a soul-warming dish that’s perfect for any comfort food lover. The addition of sweet potatoes adds a creamy texture and a hint of earthiness, making this dish not only delicious but also nutritious.

15m prep
480m cook
6 servings
easy difficulty
Total: 495m
Ingredients
sweet potatoes
2 pounds
peeled and diced
apples
2 medium
cored and sliced
honey
1 cup
preferably local honey for best flavor
dijon mustard
1 /2 cup
adds a tangy depth
apple cider vinegar
1 /4 cup
for acidity and balance
salt
1 teaspoon
to taste
black pepper
1 teaspoon
to taste
chicken thighs
2 pounds
boneless, skinless for easy shredding
fresh parsley
1 bunch
for garnish, optional
Instructions
1

Begin by peeling and dicing the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place them at the bottom of the slow cooker.

2

Next, core and slice the apples into wedges, then add them on top of the sweet potatoes. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.

3

Pour this honey-mustard mixture over the sweet potatoes and apples. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then nestle them on top of the mixture in the slow cooker.

4

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

5

Once done, carefully remove the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes before shredding it with two forks.

6

Stir the sweet potatoes and apples in the slow cooker to combine them with the sauce. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix everything together.

7

Serve the honey-mustard chicken warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy this comforting dish with crusty bread or over a bed of rice.

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