Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches
These Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches are the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, making them a favorite for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker 6-quart recommended.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 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
- 0.25 cup butter
- buns for serving
- pickles for topping
Instructions
- Spray the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick spray and add the chicken breasts.
- In a small bowl, mix cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic salt. Sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over the seasoned chicken.
- Drizzle honey over the chicken.
- Pour in the vinegar.
- Place the butter on top of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks right in the slow cooker.
- Serve the shredded honey butter chicken on soft buns with pickle slices.
Notes
For a tangy twist, add a splash of hot sauce to the chicken mixture before cooking.