Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches

These Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches are so easy to make and they're absolutely delicious! The shredded chicken is coated in a sweet and spicy sauce and it's all topped off with some cool, and tangy pickles.

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• Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

• These Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches are so easy to make and they're absolutely delicious!
• The shredded chicken is coated in a sweet and spicy sauce and it's all topped off with some cool, crunchy pickles.
• Plus, the crock pot does all the work for you so you can just sit back and enjoy!

Ingredients

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• boneless skinless chicken breasts
• cayenne pepper
• smoked paprika
• garlic salt
• light brown sugar
• honey
• white vinegar
• unsalted butter
• hamburger buns
• sliced pickles, optional garnish
• non-stick cooking spray

Equipment

• Slow Cooker
• Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

1. Spray the slow cooker with some non-stick spray.
2. In a small bowl mix together the cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic salt.
3. Sprinkle the seasoning all over the chicken. Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
4. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the chicken. Drizzle the honey all over the top of the chicken. Pour the vinegar over the chicken. Then place pieces of the butter on the chicken.
5. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
6. Once cooked, use meat claws or forks to shred the chicken. Add the chicken back to the slow cooker in the juices,
7. Serve on soft buns with pickle slices.

Storage

This chicken will store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

To freeze, place the shredded chicken in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating: Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or stovetop in a pan over medium heat until warmed through.

Expert Tips

Expert Tip: This recipe is mild to medium on the heat scale. If you like things spicy slowly increase the cayenne pepper until you get to the heat level that you desire.  If you prefer a milder flavor decrease the cayenne pepper to ½ tablespoon or even less if desired.

• I like to spray my slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or use a slow cooker liner for easy clean-up.
• I recommend cooking the chicken on low, and you will get more tender chicken by doing so. But, you can also cook the chicken on high if you are in a hurry.
• Serving this chicken for a party? Keep it warm in the slow cooker and allow your guest to make their own sandwiches as they go.
• This is a spicy recipe. Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your family’s liking.  Using 2 Tablespoons of cayenne was too spicy for us.  I suggest using 1 Tablespoon and moving up from there if your family likes things hotter.  If your family doesn’t like a lot of heat at all, I would suggest starting with ½ Tablespoon of cayenne.  You can always add more heat but you can’t take it out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.

• Chipotle Flavor: Omit the cayenne pepper and paprika and add 1 tablespoon of chipotle powder.
• Sweet Heat Chicken Sandwiches: Increase the paprika to 2 tablespoons and add 1 teaspoon of ground ginger.
• If you don't have a slow cooker you can cook this chicken in the oven. Just Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place chicken on a greased baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through. Then shred the chicken and follow the rest of the recipe instructions.
• For more flavor, you can marinate the chicken breasts in ½ cup of honey, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
• Boneless chicken thighs can be used in lieu of chicken breasts.

Serving Suggestions

• Are you looking for a fresh side dish, that is easy to make to serve with these slow cooker sandwiches? Then, look no further than this Instant Pot Corn on the Cob recipe.
• This Bacon Ranch Potato Salad is great when made ahead on busy nights, and pairs nicely with these spicy sandwiches.
• You can't have a sandwich without french fries. And, these Spicy French Fries are the perfect side if you want more heat with your meal.
• For a more elegant twist, serve these on soft brioche buns, sesame buns, or pretzel buns.
• You can also serve the chicken over rice or stuffed into a potato.

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