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Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (High) or 4 hours 10 minutes (Low)
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches are a perfect blend of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors. Tender boneless skinless chicken breasts are slow-cooked with a spicy cayenne and smoked paprika seasoning, sweetened with honey and brown sugar, and enriched with butter and vinegar. This easy-to-make recipe delivers juicy shredded chicken served on buns and topped with pickles for a deliciously satisfying sandwich.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasonings

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

Sweet and Savory Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • ¼ cup butter

To Serve

  • Buns for serving
  • Pickles for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Spray the slow cooker insert with non-stick cooking spray to prevent the chicken from sticking. Place the chicken breasts inside the slow cooker in a single layer.
  2. Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix together cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic salt. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker to coat them with the spicy and smoky flavors.
  3. Add Sweetness: Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the chicken. Then drizzle the honey and vinegar on top, adding sweetness and a subtle tanginess. Place the butter as small pieces or slices on top of everything to add richness to the sauce while cooking.
  4. Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook on LOW for 4 hours, or if you need to save time, cook on HIGH for 2 hours. The chicken will become tender and infuse with the hot honey flavors as it cooks slowly.
  5. Shred the Chicken: When cooking time is complete, remove the lid and use two forks to shred the chicken directly within the slow cooker, mixing it well with the sauce that has formed.
  6. Serve: Spoon the flavorful shredded hot honey chicken onto buns and top with pickle slices. Serve immediately for a delicious hot sandwich experience.

Notes

  • You can adjust the cayenne pepper to control the spice level according to your preference.
  • If you don’t have smoked paprika, regular paprika can be used but the smoky depth may be less pronounced.
  • Pickles add a nice tang and crunch, but you can serve with coleslaw or your favorite sandwich toppings.
  • For extra sauce, reserve some of the cooking liquid when shredding and mix back into the chicken.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours (High) or 4 hours (Low)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

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