Slow Cooker Maple Dijon Chicken and Broccoli

Slow Cooker Maple Dijon Chicken and Broccoli

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

Ingredients

  • brown sugar

    divided

    8 tsp
  • bone-in

    skin-on chicken thighs

    8
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    to taste
  • unsalted butter
    2 tbsp
  • broccoli

    cut into florets

    2 heads
  • chopped fresh parsley leaves
    2 tbsp
  • pure maple syrup
    ⅓ c
  • dijon mustard
    3 tbsp
  • whole grain mustard
    1 tbsp
  • red wine vinegar
    1 tbsp
  • garlic

    minced

    2 cloves
  • dried rosemary
    ½ tsp
  • dried oregano
    ½ tsp
  • zest of orange
    1
  • 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.

Slow Cooker Maple Dijon Chicken and Broccoli

Slow Cooker Maple Dijon Chicken and Broccoli

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