Honey-Mustard Glazed Chicken Thighs with Apple Slices

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Tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet-tangy glaze, served with juicy apple slices for a balanced, naturally sweet dinner. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 370 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, honey, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 360 min Serves 4 American cuisine 390 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Arrange 1.2 lbs skinless chicken thighs in the slow cooker, placing 1 medium cored and sliced apple around them.
  2. Step 2: Whisk 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp dried parsley in a bowl; pour over chicken.
  3. Step 3: Cook on low for 6 hours until chicken is golden and glaze has thickened slightly, basting once halfway through.

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