Honey Dijon Chicken Marinade

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
This recipe is delicious, and super juicy. Perfectly marinade, and wonderfully cooked, this crockpot freezer meal is the perfect marinade with honey dijon chicken.
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Do you want an easy marinade for your chicken dinner?

This Honey Dijon Chicken Marinade is the perfect easy recipe to make. Simple to prep and freeze, and easy to throw in your crockpot and cook while you maintain the mid day grind that you have. This chicken smells so good as it cooks during the day and is super juicy and delicious.

Storage Tips

  • Make sure to seal your freezer bags tightly.
  • Label the date you made the meal, and expiration date of 3 months from that date.
  • Lay bag flat so that it freezes evenly.
  • Do not stack any other meal on top of this freezer meal until it is frozen.

Why you will love Honey Dijon Chicken Marinade

  • 10 minute prep
  • Taste bud approved
  • Super easy prep
  • Kids friendly
  • Easy clean up

How do you make this Recipe? ????  

A Year of Meal Plans on a Budget
Honey Dijon Chicken Marinade
This recipe is delicious, and super juicy. Perfectly marinade, and wonderfully cooked, this crockpot freezer meal is the perfect marinade with honey dijon chicken.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Equipment
  • gallon freezer bag
Ingredients
 
 
  • 2-3 lbs Chicken Breasts or Thighs
Honey Dijon Marinade (Whisk Together):
  • 1/3 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp Garlic
Instructions
 
Freezer Prep Directions
  • Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
  • Add chicken to freezer bag, whisk together marinade, then pour over chicken in freezer bag.
  • Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker Directions
  • Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
  • Dump contents of the freezer bag into a slow cooker.
  • Cook on low 4-6 hours.
  • Remove from slow cooker and serve. Optional: Make some extra honey Dijon marinade to serve with the cooked chicken.
Instant Pot Directions
  1. Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup water.
  2. Set to High Pressure for 20 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release. 
  3. Remove from slow cooker and serve. Optional: Make some extra honey Dijon marinade to serve with the cooked chicken.
Dietary Adjustments
Make it Gluten Free
  • Recipe is naturally gluten free
Make it Dairy Free
  • Recipe is naturally dairy free
Keyword Honey Dijon Chicken, Honey Dijon Chicken Marinade, Marinade
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Ingredients needed for this recipe!

  • Chicken Thighs
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Olive Oil
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic

Can you use an Instant Pot instead of a Crockpot?

Yes, of course! If you are tight on time or a last minute cook then throw everything in the instant post and adjust cook time

Comments

  1. This sauce is incredible. I had leftovers and the sauce made the chicken reheat nicely. I will definitely make this again, and make it again soon!! This is the first recipe I made of yours. I look forward to checking out more!

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Hi! I'm Hannah

As a full time working mom of four, I know how hard it is to find time (or energy) to cook. That’s why I’ve spent over a decade perfecting freezer meal recipes to make sure they’re not only quick to prepare but packed with flavors the whole family will love!

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