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Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches with Coleslaw

This Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich combines tender, shredded chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce with a creamy, tangy coleslaw, all served on a toasted brioche bun. The rich flavors of smoked paprika, garlic, honey, and cayenne pepper make each bite bold and satisfying, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 People

Ingredients
  

Chicken Ingredients:

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Hot Honey Sauce:

  • ½ cup butter melted
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Coleslaw Ingredients:

  • 16 oz tri-colored coleslaw mix
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

For the Sandwiches:

  • Brioche hamburger buns or slider buns
  • Kinder's Hot Honey BBQ sauce optional

Instructions
 

  • Add the chicken broth to a crock pot, followed by the chicken breasts. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  • Cook on low for 3–4 hours or on high for 1–2 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • Fold in the coleslaw mix until everything is well-coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • About 10 minutes before the chicken is done, melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Whisk in the honey, smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. If the sauce thickens, microwave it for 10–15 seconds to re-liquefy.
  • Once the chicken is done, remove it from the crock pot and shred it with two forks.
  • Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid, discard the rest.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot along with the reserved liquid and the hot honey sauce. Toss the chicken in the sauce until well-coated. Set the crock pot to "warm."
  • Toast the brioche buns.
  • Pile the hot honey chicken on the bottom bun. Add extra Kinder's Hot Honey BBQ sauce if desired.
  • Top with coleslaw, then add the top bun.
  • Enjoy with potato wedges or chips!

Notes:

  • To save time, you can replace the homemade hot honey sauce with 2 cups of Kinder's Hot Honey Rub.
  • For extra saucy chicken, double the hot honey sauce recipe.
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