Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich (Slow Cooker)
A tender, honey-glazed chicken in a slow cooker served on toasted brioche buns with tangy pickles. The perfect balance of sweet, heat, and umami for a hearty American favorite.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 420
- Total Time: 430
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs chicken breast
2 tbsp hot honey
3/4 cup BBQ sauce
4 brioche buns
1 cup pickles
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Add chicken breast to the slow cooker
Stir in BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until chicken is evenly coated
Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender
Shred chicken using two forks directly in the slow cooker
Stir in hot honey and mix well until the glaze is fully incorporated
Toast brioche buns in a preheated skillet or oven
Place shredded chicken mixture on the bottom half of each bun
Top with pickles and complete each sandwich
Notes
Brush brioche buns with a thin layer of hot honey before toasting for a caramelized crust
Adjust the amount of hot honey to your desired level of heat
Add a squeeze of lime juice for a tangy brightness
Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes before shredding to prevent drying out
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C)
Substitute chicken with halal turkey breast for a different protein option
Avoid burning the hot honey by mixing it in at the end
Find it online: https://kindeat.com/hot-honey-chicken-sandwich-slow-cooker/