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Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

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These Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches are a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors, with tender shredded chicken cooked slowly in a honey-cayenne sauce. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, they’re ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner served on soft buns with tangy pickles.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 sandwiches

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Sauce and Cooking

  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • ¼ cup butter

Serving

  • Buns for serving (brioche, hamburger, or pretzel buns recommended)
  • Pickles for topping
  • Optional toppings: ranch dressing or cole slaw

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick spray and lay the chicken breasts in a single layer.
  2. Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic salt. Evenly sprinkle this seasoning mix over the chicken breasts.
  3. Add Brown Sugar: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of brown sugar over the seasoned chicken.
  4. Drizzle Honey: Pour 1 cup of honey all over the chicken to add sweetness and balance the heat.
  5. Add Vinegar and Butter: Pour in 1 tablespoon of white vinegar for acidity and place ¼ cup butter on top to enrich the sauce and help tenderize the chicken.
  6. Cook Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  7. Shred Chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the sauce.
  8. Assemble Sandwiches: Serve the shredded hot honey chicken on soft buns and top with pickle slices. Optionally, add ranch dressing or cole slaw for extra flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • This is a spicy recipe; to reduce heat, decrease cayenne pepper to ½ tablespoon, or increase to 2 tablespoons for extra spiciness.
  • Recommended buns include brioche, hamburger, or pretzel buns for the best texture and flavor.
  • Optional toppings such as ranch dressing or cole slaw complement the spicy-sweet chicken nicely.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 to 4 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://flavorhug.com/slow-cooker-hot-honey-chicken-sandwiches-recipe/