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Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

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These Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches are a deliciously sweet and spicy meal perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or casual gathering. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked with a spicy blend of cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic salt, brown sugar, honey, vinegar, and butter, resulting in a juicy, flavorful filling. Served on soft buns topped with tangy pickles, these sandwiches offer the perfect balance of heat and sweetness with minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

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 Ingredients

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

To Serve

  • Buns for serving, soft sandwich buns preferred
  • Pickles for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare Slow Cooker: Spray the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick spray to prevent sticking. Lay the chicken breasts evenly at the bottom.
  2. Mix Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic salt.
  3. Season Chicken: Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken breasts to coat thoroughly.
  4. Add Brown Sugar: Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the seasoned chicken to add sweetness and caramelization.
  5. Drizzle Honey: Pour the honey over the top of the chicken and seasoning evenly to infuse a sweet and spicy flavor.
  6. Add Vinegar: Pour in the vinegar to add a slight tang that balances the sweetness.
  7. Add Butter: Place the butter pieces on top of the chicken mixture to add richness as it melts during cooking.
  8. Cook Slow and Low: Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  9. Shred Chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the sauce for maximum flavor absorption.
  10. Assemble Sandwiches: Serve the shredded hot honey chicken piping hot on soft buns topped with pickle slices for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Notes

  • For milder heat, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper.
  • Use apple cider vinegar or white vinegar depending on your flavor preference.
  • Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To make it gluten-free, serve on gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps.
  • Add coleslaw as a topping for extra crunch and tang.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 to 4 hours
  • Category: Sandwiches
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

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