Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches

Hey there! Craving a meal that's quick to whip up, surprisingly healthy, and bursting with flavor? Let me introduce you to Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches. Seriously, these sandwiches are a game-changer. I used to dread weeknight dinners until I discovered this easy recipe. Now, dinner is a breeze, and everyone always asks for seconds! Trust me, these will become a family favorite.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

My grandmother, Nana Rose, used to make the most incredible honey-glazed chicken every Sunday. The sweet aroma would fill the house, and we'd all gather around eager for a taste. These Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches are my modern, slightly spicy, and much easier twist on Nana Rose's classic. They capture that same warmth and deliciousness, but without spending hours in the kitchen. Each bite brings back those cherished family memories but caters to my busy lifestyle!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 sandwich rolls, split
• Your favorite toppings: coleslaw, pickles, lettuce, tomato (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

1. Place chicken breasts in your slow cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together hot honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using).
3. Pour the honey mixture over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
6. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker to soak up the sauce.
8. Spoon the hot honey chicken onto sandwich rolls.
9. Add your favorite toppings, such as coleslaw, pickles, lettuce, or tomato.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches!
    
    

    Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches

    A quick, healthy, and flavorful recipe for slow cooker hot honey chicken sandwiches, inspired by a classic family recipe.

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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins

    Cook Time 8 hours hrs

    Total Time 8 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

    Servings: 6 sandwiches

    Course: Main Course

    Cuisine: American

    Ingredients Equipment Method

    Ingredients

      

    • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1/2 cup hot honey store-bought or homemade
    • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for extra heat
    • to taste Salt
    • to taste pepper
    • 6 sandwich rolls split
    • Your favorite toppings coleslaw, pickles, lettuce, tomato (optional)

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker
    • Medium Bowl
    • Fork

    Method

     

    1. Place chicken breasts in your slow cooker.
       2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    2. In a medium bowl, whisk together hot honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using).
       1/2 cup hot honey, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    3. Pour the honey mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
       1/2 cup hot honey, 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    4. Season with salt and pepper.
       to taste Salt, to taste pepper
    5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
    6. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
       2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker to soak up the sauce.
       2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    8. Spoon the hot honey chicken onto sandwich rolls.
       1/2 cup hot honey, 6 sandwich rolls
    9. Add your favorite toppings, such as coleslaw, pickles, lettuce, or tomato.
       Your favorite toppings
    10. Serve immediately and enjoy your Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches!