Slow Cooker Maple Dijon Chicken and Broccoli

Slow Cooker Maple Dijon Chicken and Broccoli

from damndelicious.net
380 min

Sweet, tangy and packed with so much flavor, made right in your crockpot! It just doesn't get any easier!

Ingredients

  • 8 teaspoonsbrown sugar (divided)
  • 8bone-in (skin-on chicken thighs)
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter
  • 2 headsbroccoli (cut into florets)
  • 2 tablespoonschopped fresh parsley leaves
  • ⅓ cuppure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoonsdijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoonwhole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoonred wine vinegar
  • 2 clovesgarlic (minced)
  • ½ teaspoondried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoondried oregano
  • 1zest of orange
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together maple syrup, mustards, red wine vinegar, garlic, rosemary, oregano and orange zest; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Using your fingers, work the brown sugar, about 1 teaspoon per thigh, onto both sides of the chicken; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

  3. 3

    Melt butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Place chicken thighs into a 6-qt slow cooker. Stir in maple syrup mixture. Cover and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours. Add broccoli during the last 30 minutes of cooking time.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.