Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich (Print Version)

Tender slow-cooked chicken infused with spicy honey sauce, shredded and served on buns with optional pickles for a satisfying meal.

# Ingredients:

→ 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 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

→ Bread

09 - 8 hamburger buns

→ Garnish

10 - Sliced pickles (optional)

→ Miscellaneous

11 - Non-stick cooking spray

# Steps:

01 - Spray the slow cooker vessel with non-stick cooking spray.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic salt.
03 - Evenly sprinkle the seasoning mix over the chicken breasts.
04 - Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
05 - Sprinkle light brown sugar over the chicken. Drizzle honey and white vinegar over the seasoned chicken. Place unsalted butter pieces over the chicken.
06 - Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
07 - Once cooked, shred the chicken using meat claws or forks and add it back into the juices in the slow cooker.
08 - Serve on hamburger buns with sliced pickles if desired.

# Notes:

01 - For tender results, a low temperature for the slow cooker is recommended when cooking chicken breasts.
02 - Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
03 - A little ranch dressing or creamy coleslaw makes a great addition to the sandwiches.