Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
Deliciously sweet and spicy Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches featuring tender shredded chicken cooked in a flavorful blend of cayenne, smoked paprika, garlic salt, honey, and butter. Perfectly served on soft hamburger buns with optional sliced pickles for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, trimmed of fat
Sauce and Toppings
- 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 cup honey
- 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 8 hamburger buns
- Sliced pickles (optional garnish)
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Spray the slow cooker vessel with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, whisk together cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic salt.
- Season Chicken: Evenly sprinkle the seasoning mix over the chicken breasts, coating all sides well.
- Layer Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the seasoned chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle the light brown sugar evenly over the chicken.
- Add Honey and Vinegar: Drizzle the honey and white vinegar over the chicken breasts for sweetness and tang.
- Add Butter: Scatter the pieces of unsalted butter over the chicken.
- Cook Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours for tender, juicy chicken.
- Shred Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken using meat claws or forks directly in the slow cooker, mixing it thoroughly with the cooking juices.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Serve the hot honey shredded chicken on hamburger buns, optionally topped with sliced pickles.
Notes
- For the best tender texture, use the low heat setting on the slow cooker.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Enhance your sandwich with ranch dressing or creamy coleslaw for extra flavor.
- Use meat claws or forks carefully when shredding chicken to avoid burns from the hot juices.
- If you prefer a less spicy sandwich, reduce the cayenne pepper amount accordingly.
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