Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches are the epitome of comfort food, combining tender, shredded chicken with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. This effortless recipe makes for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, game days, or casual gatherings with family and friends. With just a few minutes of prep time and your slow cooker doing the heavy lifting, you’ll have flavorful sandwiches that are sure to impress. Serve them on soft buns with your choice of toppings, and enjoy a crowd-pleasing dish that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- ¼ cup butter
- Buns for serving
- Pickles for topping
Instructions
- Spray the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick spray and lay the chicken breasts evenly inside.
- In a small bowl, mix cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic salt. Sprinkle this seasoning over the chicken followed by brown sugar.
- Drizzle honey over the seasoned chicken and add vinegar for tanginess. Top with butter.
- Cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours until fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken using two forks directly in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the juices.
- Serve on soft buns topped with pickles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg