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Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches

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Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches bring together the perfect combination of tender chicken, a spicy-sweet glaze, and crispy sandwich buns. This easy, flavorful dish is ideal for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or game day snacks. The chicken is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld together and create a mouthwatering filling for your sandwiches. The hot honey sauce adds just the right amount of heat, while the honey balances it out with a sweet kick. It’s a simple yet delicious way to elevate your sandwich game.

Ingredients

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Gather these ingredients to make your Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches:

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup hot sauce (choose your preferred level of heat)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6–8 sandwich buns (preferably brioche or soft rolls)
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
  • Pickles for serving (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

  1. Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Massage the seasoning into the chicken to ensure it’s well-coated.
  2. Place in the Slow Cooker: Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.

Make the Hot Honey Sauce:

  1. Combine the Sauce Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil until smooth. Taste and adjust the heat level if necessary by adding more hot sauce or chili flakes.
  2. Pour the Sauce Over the Chicken: Pour the hot honey sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are well-coated.

Slow Cook the Chicken:

  1. Cook on Low: Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  2. Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the sauce to coat the meat.

Assemble the Sandwiches:

  1. Prepare the Buns: Toast the sandwich buns lightly in the oven or on a skillet for a few minutes until golden and slightly crispy.
  2. Fill the Buns: Spoon the hot honey shredded chicken onto the bottom half of each bun. Optionally, top with pickles, fresh parsley, or cilantro for added flavor.
  3. Top with the Bun: Place the top bun over the chicken to complete the sandwich.

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