Slow cooker chicken with sweet potato, leek, and a gentle cider mustard thyme sauce

Name: Slow cooker chicken with sweet potato, leek, and a gentle cider mustard thyme sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 380 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión casera
Ingredients: 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 lb sweet potato; 2 cups leek; 1 cup yellow onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 cup still apple cider; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp fresh thyme; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp water; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp fresh parsley

An original slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken thighs, sweet potato, and leek slowly cooked in a light apple cider, Dijon mustard, and thyme sauce. The result is mellow, aromatic, and balanced, perfect for a comforting meal.

20 minPrep

360 minCook

380 minTotal

4Servings

Dairy-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

700 g boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut en trozos large)
450 g sweet potato (pelado and diced of 3 cm)
220 g leek (sliced finas, solo parte blanca and verde clara)
150 g yellow onion (chopped)
12 g garlic (chopped)
240 ml still apple cider (no espumosa)
180 ml chicken broth (low sodium if preferred)
30 g Dijon mustard
6 g fresh thyme (hojitas, more extra for servir optional)
15 ml olive oil
16 g cornstarch
30 ml water (for mezclar with the maicena)
6 g salt (or to taste)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
5 ml apple cider vinegar (for avivar the sauce al final)
8 g fresh parsley (chopped, for terminar)

Nutrition facts

per serving

382 kcal

Calories

33 g

Protein

23 g

Carbs

16 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

19 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

MustardCelery

Instructions

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1. Lightly grease the slow cooker insert with the olive oil. Place the yellow onion, leek, garlic, and sweet potato on the bottom.
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2. Season the chicken thighs with the salt and black pepper. Arrange them over the vegetables in the slow cooker.
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3. In a bowl, whisk together the still apple cider, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
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4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, until the chicken is very tender and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165°F and 74°C.
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5. Open the slow cooker and transfer the chicken to a plate. If you want to keep it warm, loosely cover it with foil.
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6. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water until smooth. Stir it into the sauce in the slow cooker along with the apple cider vinegar.
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7. Return the chicken to the slow cooker. Cover and cook for 20 more minutes on high so the sauce thickens lightly.
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8. Taste and adjust with more salt or pepper if needed. Serve the chicken with the sweet potato and leek, spooning over the sauce and finishing with fresh parsley and, if desired, a little extra thyme.

Chef tips

For deeper flavor, you can brown the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side in a skillet over medium-high heat before adding it to the slow cooker. If the sauce gets too thick, add a little more broth; if it is too thin, cook uncovered on high for a few minutes.

Substitutions

You can substitute the chicken with turkey pieces with a similar slow-cooking time. Sweet potato can be replaced with firm pumpkin or squash. If you do not have leek, use extra onion. Dijon mustard can be replaced with mild whole grain mustard, though the texture will change.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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Teakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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