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Michonne Zendaya

Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches

These slow cooker hot honey chicken sandwiches are sweet, spicy, and savory. Tender shredded chicken is simmered in a hot honey sauce, then piled high on buns for the ultimate comfort food sandwich.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Course: Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 6 buns brioche buns (or preferred sandwich buns)
  • 1 cup coleslaw (optional topping)
  • 0.25 cup pickle slices (optional topping)

Equipment

  • slow cooker / crockpot
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • two forks (for shredding)
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together honey, hot sauce, melted butter, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours until chicken is tender.
  5. Shred chicken with two forks and mix with the sauce.
  6. Toast buns if desired. Pile chicken onto buns and top with coleslaw and pickles.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

Adjust the heat by using more or less hot sauce in the honey mixture. Serve on brioche buns for extra flavor, and top with coleslaw or pickles for crunch. Leftovers make great wraps or taco fillings.