Honey mustard chicken thighs

Why families will enjoy this recipe

This low mess “set it and forget it” slow cooker honey mustard chicken thigh recipe will become a new favorite in your household. The ingredient list is short, prep time is under 10 minutes, and it's filled with familiar flavors that the whole family will love.

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Instructions:

• Prepare the slow cooker
  
  • Set the slow cooker to low.
  • To the slow cooker, add the mustard, chicken stock, and honey.
  • Mix well. We’ll come back to the slow cooker after we brown the chicken.

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• Brown the green onions
  
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and heat on medium high heat.
  • Add the white parts of the green onions and cook for 3 minutes or until browned.
  • Add the browned green onions to the slow cooker. 

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• Brown the chicken
  
  • Clean the skillet with a paper towel if needed.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and heat on medium high heat.
  • Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  • Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin side down. Cook for 4 minutes (untouched) until the skin has browned. Depending on the size of your skillet, you might need to do this in 2 batches. 
  • Once the chicken skin has browned, transfer it to the slow cooker.

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• Let it cook low and slow
  
  • Set a timer for 4 hours, and cover it with the slow cooker top. 

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• Finishing touches
  
  • Mix in the crème fraîche and peas, and continue cooking for another 15 minutes but with the lid removed.
  • Remove the chicken and add to rimmed plate or pasta bowl
  • Use a soup ladle to spoon out the sauce and veggies, topping the chicken.   

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