Honey Spiced Chicken Buns (Print View)
Moist pulled chicken covered in tangy-hot honey glaze, loaded on soft rolls with pickles for a quick, filling lunch.
# What You'll Need:
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2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
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1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic salt
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 cup honey
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1 tablespoon vinegar
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ΒΌ cup butter
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Buns for serving
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Pickles for topping
# Directions:
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Coat your 6 quart slow cooker bottom with non-stick spray and put the chicken breasts inside.
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Stir together the cayenne pepper, paprika and garlic salt in a small bowl.
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Dust the chicken all over with the spice mixture.
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Scatter brown sugar over the chicken pieces.
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Cover the chicken completely with honey.
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Add the vinegar to the pot.
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Drop the butter on top of everything.
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Put the lid on and cook for 4 hours on LOW or 2 hours on HIGH.
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After cooking, grab two forks and shred the chicken while it's still in the slow cooker.
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Place on soft buns with pickle slices on top.
# Notes:
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Keep any extras in the fridge with a cover for up to 3 days.
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This dish packs some heat - cut cayenne to 1/2 tablespoon for milder flavor or bump it up to 2 tablespoons if you love spicy food.
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Try it on brioche, regular hamburger, or pretzel buns.
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Top with some ranch dressing or cole slaw if you want.
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Slow cookers vary in temperature. You might need to adjust these times based on how your specific model works.