Crockpot Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich (Printable)

Shredded chicken cooked with honey and spices brings bold flavor to these satisfying hot sandwiches.

# What You'll Need:

→ Spices

01 - 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
02 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic salt

→ Meats

04 - 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, trimmed of fat

→ Sweeteners

05 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
06 - 1 cup honey
07 - 1 tablespoon white vinegar

→ Fats

08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

→ Bread

09 - 8 hamburger buns

→ Garnish

10 - Sliced pickles (optional)

→ Miscellaneous

11 - Non-stick cooking spray

# How to make it:

01 - Coat the inside of the slow cooker evenly with non-stick cooking spray.
02 - Combine cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic salt in a small mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly to integrate.
03 - Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
04 - Arrange the seasoned chicken in a single layer at the base of the slow cooker.
05 - Scatter light brown sugar across the chicken. Drizzle honey and white vinegar over the chicken, then distribute butter pieces over the top. Secure the lid on the slow cooker.
06 - Set slow cooker to low and cook for 4 hours, or high for 2 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
07 - Remove cooked chicken and shred using meat claws or forks. Return shredded chicken to juices in the slow cooker and toss to coat evenly.
08 - Divide the hot honey chicken among hamburger buns. Garnish with sliced pickles if desired and serve immediately.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare in the crockpot
  • Perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors
02 -
  • Slow cooking at a lower temperature yields more tender chicken
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days
03 -
  • Use meat claws for shredding the chicken quickly
  • For extra heat, add sliced jalapeno on top
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