Slow cooker hot honey sriracha chicken is just plain amazing! Tender, juicy shredded chicken that is cooked in a sweet, spicy, and altogether lip-smacking sauce that you will want to put on EVERYTHING!
Every once in a while you come across a dish that really makes you sit up and say WOW! This is that dish!
Even if you are not a fan of spicy food (me 🙋♀️), this slow cooker chicken dish will win you over. The sweet, savory, tangy flavors will please everyone. While it does have a little kick, this delicious meal is not at all overpowered by hot sauce.
Just like slow cooker honey garlic chicken, this delicious recipe will be approved by the whole family! And it is a great dish for busy weeknights, making it a no-brainer.
📝Shopping list
(exact quantities can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)
To make this amazing honey sriracha chicken recipe you will need the following recipe ingredients:
- boneless skinless chicken breasts *
- honey
- sriracha sauce
- lime juice
- garlic cloves* - pressed or minced
- salt
- bread or rice for serving
- non-stick cooking spray
🔪Instructions
Spray your slow cooker with a non-stick cooking spray. Add all sauce ingredients into slow cooker and stir to fully combine. Add chicken into slow cooker and make sure it is as fully immersed in the sauce as possible.
Place lid on slow cooker and cook on low for 3-5 hours. Your chicken will be ready for the next step once it reaches an internal temperature of 165℉.
Remove cooked chicken from crock pot and shred. Return shredded chicken to your slow cooker and mix into sauce. Season with salt and pepper if desired and serve!
🍽Serving suggestions
IMHO, the best way to serve this slow cooker honey sriracha chicken recipe is on your favorite bun. It is great topped with a little bit of something crunchy such as pickles or cabbage slaw. And of course your favorite sides (I'll take fries with mine!)
The extra sauce from the slow cooker is great for dipping your sandwiches into!
If you plan to make chicken sliders, it is easiest to keep slider buns attached to each other. Slice them all in half vertically at the same time. Place chicken and your favorite toppings on the bottom half and cover with the top. Then break into individual sliders.
Not interested in slow cooker hot honey chicken sandwiches? Serve this easy recipe over brown rice, cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower to catch all the delicious hot honey sauce.
It is also delicious served in a lettuce cup! I like to top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds when serving this way.
Both garlic parmesan mushrooms and dijon cauliflower make a perfect combination. As do french fries or a big baked potato.
If you are a fan of heat, drizzle with additional sriracha when serving this slow cooker recipe.
🔁Substitutions
- If you prefer, boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used in place of breasts. Dark meat is more forgiving of longer cooking times. This makes it a good option if your chicken will need to sit in the crockpot for a longer cook time.
- This recipe calls for 2 fresh garlic cloves (minced or pressed). You can use ½ tablespoon jarred, minced garlic or about ½ teaspoon garlic powder instead.
If you love this recipe, please let me know in the comment section below!
Storing
Store leftovers of this tender chicken dish in an airtight container or zip top bag. They will last for 3-4 days in the refrigerator and several months if frozen.
😉Hints & hacks
- All slow cookers are different and may have a slightly different cooking time. The first time you make this use a meat thermometer to see how long the chicken takes to reach 165℉. This will make your timing easier to gauge the next time you make it.
- Leftovers of this slow cooker chicken recipe can be stored in individual serving-sized containers for easy grab-and-go, next day meals.
- This is one of the best slow cooker recipes to use with a slow cooker liner. If you use a liner, you can skip spraying your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
- In the market for a slow cooker? I love mine!
- This is a great dish to meal prep the night before. Just add all ingredients to a bag or bowl and refrigerate until ready to cook.
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📖 Recipe
Slow Cooker Hot Honey Pulled Chicken
Equipment
- 3 quart slow cooker or larger
- non-stick cooking spray
- two forks for shredding
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 1 cup honey
- ½ cup sriracha
- 2 limes juiced
- 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- bread or rice for serving
Instructions
- spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray
- add sauce ingredients to slow cooker and stir to combine1 cup honey, ½ cup sriracha, 2 limes, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt
- add chicken to slow cooker. Make sure it is as immersed in sauce as possible2 lbs chicken breast
- cover and cook on low for 3-5 hours or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F
- remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using 2 forks
- return chicken to slow cook and fully mix with sauce
- serve on bread, over rice or riced cauliflower and enjoy
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I accidentally clicked a 5 star while I was just scrolling to read the recipe. I’m sorry! This looks amazing though and I am going to try it!