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Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches offer a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors with tender, juicy chicken cooked low and slow. Infused with cayenne, smoked paprika, garlic salt, and a delicious honey glaze, served on soft buns with a tangy pickle topping, they make for an effortless, crowd-pleasing meal ideal for casual dinners or parties.

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

Glaze and Toppings

  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar (white or apple cider vinegar)
  • ¼ cup butter
  • Buns for serving
  • Pickles for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray the inside of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly inside the slow cooker.
  2. Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix together the cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic salt. Evenly sprinkle this seasoning blend over the chicken breasts to infuse flavor.
  3. Add Sweetness and Butter: Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the chicken. Next, drizzle the honey and vinegar on top, ensuring the chicken is well coated. Finally, place the butter on top to melt and enrich the sauce.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred easily.
  5. Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly inside the slow cooker, mixing well with the sauce to absorb all the flavors.
  6. Assemble the Sandwiches: Serve the hot honey shredded chicken on your favorite buns and top with pickle slices for a tangy crunch that complements the sweet and spicy chicken perfectly.

Notes

  • You can adjust the cayenne pepper to reduce or increase heat based on your preference.
  • For a richer flavor, use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid in the last 30 minutes of cooking to let some liquid evaporate.
  • Buns can be toasted for added texture and taste.
  • Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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