Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs (Easy Crockpot Recipe)

These Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs are the ultimate busy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken thighs are slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce until juicy, flavorful, and fall-apart tender. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you'll have a family favorite that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, white rice, or roasted veggies.

Why You'll Love It

If you're looking for a honey mustard chicken recipe that's both cozy and effortless, this crock pot chicken thighs recipe is it. 

Like with all of my easy crockpot recipes, you can say goodbye to boring chicken.

The honey mustard mixture transforms boneless chicken thighs into the perfect balance of sweet and savory with tons of flavor in every bite. 

The dark meat becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender while the honey mustard marinade clings to every bite.

The best part? This slow cooker chicken thigh recipe practically cooks itself.

Just place chicken in your Crock Pot, pour over the honey mustard sauce (made with Dijon mustard, honey, brown sugar, garlic powder, and Worcestershire), and let the slow cooker do all the work. 

Add green beans toward the end for a built-in side dish, and you've got a complete meal. 

This is the kind of crock pot chicken recipe that earns a five-star rating from the whole family... especially if you serve it with mashed potatoes, white rice, cauliflower rice, or even some roasted butternut squash on the side.

Ingredients & Substitutions

These simple ingredients are flexible, so you can customize the honey mustard marinade to your taste. Here's the full list of ingredients you'll need:

• Chicken thighs: Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for the easiest prep, or bone-in chicken thighs for extra flavor. You can also swap in boneless skinless chicken breast, chicken tenders, pre-cut chicken nuggets (not breaded) or skinless chicken breasts if that's what you have on hand. 
• Honey Dijon mustard: Brings sweet and tangy flavor. If you want to try different types of mustard, grab some whole grain mustard, spicy grainy mustard, or even English mustard can be used for a different twist.
• Brown sugar: Balances the tang of the mustard. Raw honey also works if you're a honey mustard fanatic.
• Worcestershire sauce: Adds depth. Soy sauce or coconut aminos are a great swap. 
• Butter: Creates a silky honey mustard sauce with a golden brown finish. Olive oil works if you prefer.
• Garlic powder: Or sub in a minced garlic clove for extra flavor.
• Kosher salt & black pepper: Essential pantry staples to bring everything together.
• Water or chicken broth: Keeps the sauce from getting too thick. Use broth for richer flavor.
• Green beans: Cooked right in the Crockpot for the perfect side dish. Roasted broccoli, brussels sprouts, or a green salad would also work.
• Optional Additions: You could also add a splash of apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice for tang. Herbs and spices like onion powder, garlic powder, or Italian seasoning  rosemary or even fresh thyme would also add great flavor to the chicken pieces

How to Make It

Here's a quick overview of this honey mustard slow cooker chicken thighs recipe. Be sure to see the recipe card below for full instructions.

• MAKE THE SAUCE: In the bottom of your slow cooker, whisk together the honey Dijon mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire, butter, garlic powder, salt, and water (or chicken broth). Stir this honey mustard chicken marinade until smooth.
• ADD THE CHICKEN: Place raw chicken thighs in a single layer in the sauce, skin side down if using skin-on chicken thighs. Toss to coat.
• COOK LOW & SLOW: Cover and cook chicken on high for 2 ½ hours or low for 5 hours, depending on your cooking time preference. Use a meat thermometer or instant-read thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F for best results.
• ADD VEGGIES: Push the cooked chicken to the side and stir in the green beans. Cook another 30 minutes on high or 1 hour on low, until crisp-tender.
• SERVE & ENJOY: Spoon the honey mustard sauce over the tops of the chicken thighs and serve with mashed potatoes, brown rice, jasmine rice, or your favorite sides. Add a sprinkle of chives or green onion for color if you want. 
• SAVE: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge - they keep their flavor and moisture for days.
• Optional: If you want thicker sauce in this slow cooker chicken recipe, I got you. Just, transfer some of the liquid to a small saucepan, whisk in a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with water, and simmer over medium heat until glossy. Pour back over the tender chicken thighs for extra flavor. This could be used as a gravy or dipping sauce. 

What to Serve It With

These crockpot chicken thighs pair well with:

• Creamy mashed potatoes or white rice to soak up the honey mustard sauce.
• Roasted broccoli, brussels sprouts, or a simple green salad with fresh herbs.
• Butternut squash or dill pickle potato salad if you want a hearty fall side.

Or for more easy weeknight meals, check these out!

• Instant pot Shredded Chicken Tacos
• Easy BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe (Grilled or Oven Baked)
• The Best Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Recipe
• Juicy Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken with Garlic & Lemon
• Easy Slow Cooked Pulled Beef Recipe (Crockpot or Oven)
• The Best Dr Pepper Pulled Pork Recipe (Slow Cooker)

Tips for Success

• Use dark meat (thigh meat) for the best flavor and texture - connective tissue breaks down beautifully in the slow cooker.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently over medium-low heat for the best flavor.
• Make extra: This is one of those delicious chicken recipes that tastes even better the next day.
• Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer for juicy chicken that's never overcooked.
• Pat chicken dry with paper towels before adding to the slow cooker for better texture.

Recipe

Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs (Easy Crockpot Recipe)

These Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs are slow cooked until juicy, flavorful, and perfectly tender. With a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce and crisp-tender green beans, this is a complete meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 hours hrs

Slow Cooking on Low 6 hours hrs

Course dinner, Main Course, protein

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Equipment

• Crockpot

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Ingredients

  

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• 3 lbs Chicken Thighs (Boneless Skinless)
• ½ cup Honey Dijon Mustard
• ⅓ cup Brown Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• ½ stick Salted Butter
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• ½ cup Water or chicken broth
• 1 lb Green Beans trimmed and washed

Instructions

 

• Add honey Dijon mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, butter, garlic powder, salt, and water (or chicken broth) to the bottom of your slow cooker. Set to high and stir until butter melts and mixture is smooth.
• Place chicken thighs in a single layer and toss to coat in the sauce.
• Cover and cook on high for 2 ½ hours or low for 5 hours, until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
• Push chicken to the side and stir in green beans. Cover again and cook 30 minutes on high or 1 hour on low, until tender but crisp.
• Taste sauce and season with black pepper. Serve hot with white rice, brown rice, or mashed potatoes

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Notes

If you notice that the chicken thigh sauce is starting to stick or burn on the sides, simply just stir it around - this does create some nice caramelization on the meat so sometimes i like to push a piece of chicken up against it if that happens. 

Keyword chicken dinner, Crockpot, easy dinner, fall recipes, slow cooker

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