“Dredge chicken in flour, add to slow cooker” is a common step in many slow-cooker chicken recipes. Here’s what it means and why it’s done:
🍗 What “Dredge Chicken in Flour” Means
To dredge chicken means to lightly coat the chicken pieces in flour before cooking.
How to do it:
- Place ½–1 cup flour in a bowl or plate.
- Season the flour with salt, pepper, or spices (optional).
- Take each piece of chicken and roll or press it in the flour until lightly coated.
- Shake off the extra flour.
⏲️ Then Add to the Slow Cooker
After coating, place the chicken directly into the slow cooker with the other ingredients (like broth, vegetables, sauce, etc.).
👍 Why Recipes Use This Step
- Thickens the sauce while cooking
- Helps seasoning stick to the chicken
- Gives the chicken a slightly richer texture
Some recipes also brown the floured chicken in a pan first before putting it in the slow cooker for extra flavor, but it’s optional.
✅ If you want, I can also show you a very popular slow cooker chicken recipe that uses this step (only 5 ingredients).
