Slow cooked, crispy, tender chicken coated in a creamy, tangy, sweet honey mustard sauce and topped with fresh, crisp brussels sprouts slaw – these tacos are legitimately delicious and easy to prepare! 
Hi friends! Happy Thursday… soooo close to the weekend!
I have been thinking <– always a dangerous action, I know.
I am starting to feel like I should probably rename my blog to “Chicken, Breakfast and Bowls”, because I have been posting a lot of that recently. And spoiler alert, I have a few more coming at you. But, there is a foreseeable end to the CBB post roll. I think? All I know is you can blame my tummy and brain, because clearly those three things are all that has been on my hungry mind… along with popcorn and artic zero sprinkled with Stevia.
So, if you guessed that I am sharing one of those things with you today, you guessed right. And you clearly must be psychic. You should play the lottery and cut me in if you win. 😉
But, I decided to spice things up a bit… in the form of tacos, because every sane person loves tacos. Am I right? Of course I am, that’s obviously a rhetorical question. 
Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Tacos with Brussels Sprouts Slaw
These tacos are legitimately delicious, my friends. The pieces of chicken are crisp on the outside and fall apart tender on the inside. The honey mustard sauce that lovingly coats these little morsels of chicken is savory, creamy, tangy, slightly sweet and a hint salty. What you end up with is some lip-smacking, delicious nuggets of highly addictive chicken.
You could totally eat the chicken as it is, straight from the slow cooker. Fork, mouth, repeat.
I did exactly that the first time I made this, so I won’t judge, but you will need to trust me when I say this chicken becomes infinitely better shoved into a lightly toasted tortilla and topped with some slaw.
But, this isn’t your average, run of the mill coleslaw we are talking about. No, no, no, no, no. Boring!
I made you Brussels sprout slaw. Thinly shredded, nutritiously packed brussels sprouts and red cabbage mixed with shallots, parmesan, lemon and almonds; and tossed with a bit of homemade, creamy dreamy honey mustard sauce. This slaw is crisp, crunchy, nutty, and 100% delicious.
I was eating the slaw for lunch long after I ran out of chicken, it is just that delicious.
ButButBut, not only are these tacos damn delicious, they are also easy-peasy thanks to the trusty slow cooker.
Simply coat the chicken in a bit of cornstarch and sauté, to get a nice crisp coating, then transfer it to the slow cooker, and add your remaining ingredients. Cover and cook. While the chicken is taking a honey mustard bath in the slow cooker, use your food processor to shred the brussels and cabbage, then mix everything together. Finally, pile all that deliciousness into some warm, toasty tortillas.
BOOM.
Taco heaven.
So if tasty tacos are your jam, I pinkie promise you are going to love these Honey Mustard Chicken Tacos with Brussels Slaw! Until next week friends, Cheers – to a taco-tastic weekend! 😉
-xoxo-
Cheyanne
Honey Mustard Chicken Tacos with Brussels Slaw {Slow Cooker}
Ingredients
- Tortillas , for serving
- 2 Pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts – Cubed into 1’’ pieces (can substitute thighs)
- 3 TBS Cornstarch
- 1 TBS Canola Oil
- ¾ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
- 1 Clove Garlic – minced
- ½ Large Yellow Onion – finely diced
- ¾ Cup Honey
- 1/3 heaping Cup Dijon Mustard
- 1/3 Cup Mustard
- 1 TBS Unsalted Butter
- 2 TBS Chicken Stock
- 1 Sprig Rosemary
- Brussels Slaw:
- ½ Pound Brussels Sprouts – trimmed and shredded*
- 1/3 small Red Cabbage – cored and shredded (can substitute radicchio)
- ½ Cup Almonds
- ½ Lemon - Juice & Zest
- 1 small Shallot – chopped
- ¼ Cup Parmesan – freshly grated
- Salt & Pepper , to taste
- Honey Mustard Dressing (Optional):
- ¼ Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 TBS Honey
- 1 TBS Dijon
- 2 tsp Mustard
Instructions
- For the Chicken: In a large Ziploc bag add pieces of chicken, cornstarch, salt and pepper. Shake until chicken is well coated.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and sear until well browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer chicken a paper towel lined plate to drain, then transfer to the slow cooker. Add remaining honey mustard ingredients (garlic through rosemary). Stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 2-2 ½ hours, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove rosemary sprig and discard.
- Meanwhile, Make the Dressing: In a small bowl whisk all ingredients together with a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Set aside in the refrigerator
- Make the Slaw: Place all ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl. Toss with 1/2 of the honey mustard dressing*. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss again and set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.*
- To Serve: Spoon chicken onto tortillas, top with slaw and drizzle with additional sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
*You can toss the slaw with ¼ cup of the honey mustard sauce from the slow cooker instead of making the honey mustard dressing if desired.
*Slaw and sauce taste best if the flavors are allowed to marry in the refrigerator for at least an hour, up to 24 hours. *Nutritional Information includes everything but tortillas.
Nutrition
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WOW! These tacos look so delicious, colorful and fantastic. Hat’s off to you girl for this too good looking recipe. Honey + mustard + chicken must be a deadly combo. And addition of that Brussel sprout slaw is awesome! Can’t wait to try these!
Honey mustard and brussels sprouts are a match made in heaven. Love that you’ve turned this idea into tacos. Your photos are stunning btw 🙂
And …guess what? I think my co-workers are so totally weirded out by me trying to lick the screen! Girlfriend – this is insane! I love how much flavor is going on in these – You know what – I think I’d skip the burrito and put this in a bowl -those ingredients are meant to be free – to enter ma belly! 🙂
I think you need to open your own taco food truck because all your tacos are AMAZING!! There will be lines waiting for them. I love everything about this one…the crispy, tender chicken; the honey mustard sauce; the brussels sprouts slaw. It looks incredible!!
Oh my… brussels sprout slaw sounds SO GOOD!! And honey mustard is one of my weaknesses, so I am DYING to try these tacos. SO MUCH YUM!!!
You can post all of the chicken, breakfast, and bowl recipes that you want – I love ’em all! And seriously, who doesn’t love tacos? I know I’m obsessed with tacos of any kind! I’m totally drooling over these, Cheyanne! Pinned!
I’ve never thought of honey mustard and chicken tacos together before, but now it’s all I’m going to think about! Wowza! And that Brussel sprout slaw looks SO good!
Great taco collection, I love each one of the pictures! Have to make some soon again.
This is such a cool idea Cheyanne! I love the combination of flavors in this! Plus anything in the slowcooker is an instant win 😉
Oh tasty tacos are my jam for sure!! I love that you made the chicken in the slow cooker.
Tacos! Love them and since I’m here in San Diego, almost like the taco capital of the States and home to Rubios Tacos, I am digging these! Can’t go wrong with that classic honey mustard combo and with that slaw topping, perfect! Pinned and have a great weekend Chey.
Haha chicken, breakfast and bowls are a favorite around our house so keep ’em coming girl 🙂 These tacos look incredible! Love the brussels slaw and yay that it’s made in the slow cooker too!
OMG girl that chicken!!! I can just eat it plain – it looks so delicious!!! I love love tacos but these sound majorly yummy!! Drooling!
I think your recipes are always so inventive, Cheyanne – I don’t think of you in a rut at all. Just keep on keeping on! I haven’t made tacos in ages – you’re totally inspiring me! Thanks!
What a delicious new take on tacos! Yum!
Chicken + breakfast + bowls are all good things! 😛 And these tacos. WHOA CHEYANNE. I’m in love. I cannot get over how delicious these look and sound. Making for Alex and I this weekend!! XOXO Happy almost Friday!! 😉 <3
I can never have enough taco or chicken recipes, so keep ’em coming! Love the Brussels slaw and that sauce is fabulous (and so pretty 🙂
hahaha I like the new “name”! That’s how I’ve been with the sweet potato recipes lately!! But I say keep em’ coming! These tacos sound sooooo good. I have such a weakness for honey mustard … and with the brussels? Come make some for me for dinner??? 😉
I LOVE all your sweet potato recipes, so I’m glad you are a-ok with my new roll! I have a weakness for honey mustard too – SO GOOD! When we are neighbors I’ll make you these. 😉 Cheers, sweets! <3
Gurrrlll, I luv tacos and could eat them 24/7. No joke. I could eat your tacos every day, especially ones cooked in the slow cooker. I love cooking in my slow cooker so much. Set it and forget about it. Yay! I took out some chicken for dinner tomorrow night and thinking this recipe would be perfect 😉
I know your love of tacos runs deep, Karrie… and your love of potato chips and dark chocolate. 😉 So I’m glad you approve of these!! The slow cooker is where it is at, right? Thanks so much for the comment love, doll! Cheers! xo
loving the combo of the honey mustard and brussel sprouts in these tacos. so unique and delicious! you’re right that every sane person loves a taco. should be required eating!
Honey mustard and brussels together are SO good, Cathy! Thank you so much for the kind comment, friend! Cheers!
These tacos look perfect, and absolutely delicious! I love the splash of purple colour!
Thank you so much, Marsha! Cheers! 😉
Did you know Tacos are one of my favorite things ever, and I don’t have a single taco recipe on the blog?! Ridiculous !! Thank you for your nudge, Chey! And that brussels slaw with honey mustard… you know I’d do tofu, here, right?! Don’t laugh! Quite tasty and so delicious my dear! xo
I think I knew that.. tacos and jalapenos, right? 😉 I can’t believe you don’t have a taco recipe on V&B, Traci!! You MUST fix that immediately, because I know whatever taco you turn out is going to be off the charts delicious! And tofu up in here sounds amazing! Thanks for the suggestion.. and the kind comment! Cheers, my dear – to a beautiful weekend! XO
I love raw brussels sprouts salads and slaws — they’re so crunchy and chewy! This slaw over that delicious slow cooker chicken must make the best tacos ever — love it!
I agree – raw sprouts are SO good!! Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Marcie! Cheers, friend! 🙂
I don’t know what about chicken and pots, but I think you should think about Brussels Sprouts name. Something like Brussels Sprouts& Bourbon. Yup, a bit eccentric, but definitely a catchy name! You always brilliantly incorporate Brussels sprouts in your meals. Love this new creation, Chey!
Hahaha! SO true, Ben! Brussels and Bourbon does depict my site pretty well! 😉 Thanks so much for the laugh and the comment, buddy! Cheers! 😉
Drooling over that honey mustard chicken! It sounds wonderful in a taco with brussels sprouts slaw. I wish I had these for lunch!!
Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Jen! If you lived closer I would have brought you some for lunch. 😉 Cheers, friend!
Hey girlie – I do consider myself a sane person. And I do love TACOS!!! But these tacos. THEY are insane. I love everything you put in them, especially the brussel sprouts slaw and that delicious creamy mustard sauce. Delish! You go right ahead and keep posting chicken, breakfast and bowls because I am loving all your delicious creations Cheyanne. Cheers my dear, to another delicious menu and post. Clink clink. Hope you and Boy have a fabulous weekend ahead! XOXO
Hahaha, thank you for confirming the fact that you are sane… I had a feeling you were, Allie. 😉 Thank you so much for the sweet comment, sweetie! Cheers to you and a wonderful weekend! XOXO
No worries girl, I’ve been eating similar stuff, so I enjoy the recipes! These tacos look perfect! Love the brussels sprouts in the slaw! Great flavors! Pinning of course! Have a nice weekend!
Glad I’m not the only one eating the same things daily! 😉 Thanks so much for the comment and pin, Mira! Cheers, my dear! <3
Tacos are totally my jam and so is honey mustard chicken! These tacos are over the top loaded with deliciousness! I’m really digging that sprouts slaw and the colors are gorgeous! Oh! And you made this slice of heaven in a slow cooker? Yessssss! Pinned! Have a fantastic weekend! XO
Thank you so much for the sweet comment and pin, as always, my sweets! I made these tacos just for you and Karrie.. but you guys knew that. 😉 Cheers to a weekend as wonderful as you, Rachelle! XO
Yes to honey mustard chicken! One of my all time favorites, and loveeee that you turned them into tacos, genius. Even more genius? That Brussels sprouts slaw! Love that idea, I bet the flavors together are absolutely divine. Pinned to make because I need these tacos in my life!
Yay! So glad honey mustard chicken is one of your favorites too, Michelle! Thank you so much for the sweet comment and pin! And YES the honey mustard with the brussels is SO good!! Cheers to you and a fabulous weekend, girl! 😉
I’m loving all of your chicken recipes, so keep ’em coming! And honey mustard tacos?! Genius idea! Such a great meal, especially with that slaw. I think I would devour this in no time, and my husband would too! So perfect, Cheyanne! Pinned!
Thank you so much for the kind comment and pin, Gayle! You rock! Cheers, friend!
WOW! This looks soooo good, very creative and colorful recipe, DEFINITELY making this =) you are awesome =)
xo
Jen
Thank you so much for the kind comment, Jennifer! Cheers, my dear – to a wonderful weekend! 😉 <3
Dear Chicken, Breakfast and Bowls, first off, Happy Thursday! Second off, I think it’s safe to say that EVERYONE is loving your amazing posts, CBB and all. Keep ’em coming, sister! Also, it’s generally agreed upon that thinking is a very, very dangerous thing. Haha. I am loving the bright pops of honey mustard, gorgeous purple slaw and those fine tacos. Nice work, lady! Btw, how could tacos NOT be my jam? 😉 Have a great weekend, Cheyanne! 🙂
Hahaha! Girl, I wish you were my neighbor, because you always bring the laughs.. and the good food! I’d live at your house though, so maybe YOU are happy I don’t live near you. 😉 Thanks so much for the sweet comment, doll! Cheers to YOU and a fabulous weekend! Xo
Can I come to your house for dinner? That is (so often) my thought when I stop by. And if I’m not thinking for dinner – then, of course, I’m thinking for breakfast! Or cocktails… You had me at your first sentence! Who can resist that description? So much flavor and wonderful going on here – and for one meal! This rocks, my friend! Have a great weekend! Cheers! xo
You can come to my house for dinner any day, Annie! But, I LOVE all your food… so I might force you to cook for me! 😉 Wish we were neighbors so we could cook for each other…with a cocktail or two! Thanks so much for the sweet comment, my dear friend! Cheers to a beautiful weekend! XO
What a delicious & interesting combo! And I don’t mind if you’re posting a lot of chicken, breakfast & bowls. Hey, if that’s what floats your boat, go for it, girl 🙂 ! I’m not complaining!! My slowcooker needs to be replaced and I think I need to do so pronto so I can get to this recipe. Great one, friend!
So glad you don’t mind if I continue on the CBB posting roll! 😉 You need to replace that slow cooker, girl! I use mine year around – such a time saver! Thanks for the comment, doll! Cheers!
Brussels slaw is SO the way forward. It’s literally one of my favourite things to add to tacos. I have never had a honey and mustard sauce on tacos, but I am drooling over this now.
I agree, Brussels slaw For The Win!! 😉 You must do honey mustard on the tacos – so GOOD! Thanks, Dannii!! Cheers!
I cannot BELIEVE how culinarily connected we are! I made a charred chopped Brussels sprout dish last night, and the Southern husband kept calling it Brussels sprouts slaw (which it was not, so I kept correcting him) and NOW YOU HAVE MADE BRUSSELS SPROUTS SLAW! I need to make this for him, stat! And I love and adore that it is in tacos. Pinned and keep the kitchen karma coming!! xoxo
We are totally connected, Kate!! I couldn’t be happier to be connected to you, because you are one of my favorite people! 😉 You must make your husband some brussels slaw! I LOVE that he likes brussels sprouts! Keeper!! Thanks for the comment and pin, friend! XOXO
Hope you don’t mind if I just slurp up that honey mustard dressing right from the bowl Cheyanne! That’s my favorite! Oh that brussels sprouts slaw is killin’ me! It sounds sooo good! You can never have enough taco recipes either, so totally don’t mind you’ve shared another fabulously delicious one! Hope you have a great weekend too!
Be my guest and slurp away, Mary Ann! Thanks so much for the sweet comment, friend! Cheers to a fabulous weekend! 🙂
Of course I am a taco fan! I don’t want to meet the person who says they don’t like tacos. Or maybe I do – I’ll give them one of these and blow their mind 😉
Honey mustard chicken was my absolute favorite thing in the world growing up and I love it to this day. And you know my love of Brussels sprouts – especially the shredded kind! Loving that you made a slaw out of it 🙂 Such great flavors here and all so easy to put together! Yum and yum!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend! XO
Hahaha! Thanks for the sweet comment, Kathryn! I’m sure there are people out there who don’t like tacos, I just ain’t one of em! 😉 LOVE that you posted something that was one of my childhood favorites! Twinning! 😉 Cheers, friend – to a wonderful weekend! XOXO
What a yummy and healthy meal! I love that Brussels slaw..so crunchy and colourful.
Thank you so much, Angie! Brussels slaw is one of my favorites! Cheers!
Aww, so many lovely recipes to try!
Thank you for stopping by and the comment, Christie! Cheers!