Description
Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches deliver an irresistible blend of sweet and spicy flavors, creating a delightful meal perfect for any gathering or cozy dinner. Tender chicken simmers in a mouthwatering honey sauce, offering a delicious filling for soft buns. This easy-to-make recipe is destined to become your go-to for impressing friends and family with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup pure honey
- ¼ cup hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and mince the garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and chicken broth until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and mix with the sauce until thoroughly coated.
- Serve on soft buns with optional toppings such as pickles or coleslaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. - You can substitute chicken with turkey or beef for delicious variations.