Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich: Your Perfect Game Day or Easy Weeknight Meal!

I love a good hot honey chicken sandwich! They're a great way to elevated tailgate, service, a weeknight, dinner, for backyard BBQ, really anytime is a good time for a hot honey chicken sandwich. There's something special about that sweet and spicy combo over juicy tender chicken that has everybody craving more. Oh, and did I mention, you can even make these in the hot honey, chicken sliders. A fun, smaller variation of the Oh, and did I mention, you can even make these in the hot honey, chicken sliders. A fun, smaller variation of the fulll size sammy thing.

Honey chicken sandwiches chicken sanwiches or Hot Honey Chicken sliders are SO easy because we use the help from the slow cooker. Just toss in your chicken, add your hot honey sauce and let the slow cooker do the work.

For those who are feeling adventurous, make sure to check out my post on 3 hot honey recipes,

Hot Honey Recipes

Including my Mike’s Hot Honey recipe: The copy cat version.

Mikes Hot Honey Copy Cat

Why Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches Are Perfect for Game Day or a Back Yard BBQ.

First things first, their handheld. Whether you make the full-size sandwich or the hot honey, chicken sliders they're perfect to be carrying around without making a big mess. Also, they're a little unexpected. Everybody gets the hamburgers and hotdogs but when you pull out a hot honey chicken sandwich. The crowd will go wild. Ha ha!

But the Sammys aren't just for game days and backyard, barbecues. These sandwiches make for an easy weeknight meal too, especially when you use a slow cooker. After a long day, who has the time to fuss over dinner? With this method, you can set it and forget it. After a few hours, your chicken will be tender, flavorful, and ready to be layered on buns with your homemade (or store-bought) hot honey sauce.

The Magic of Hot Honey: Sweet Meets Heat

What exactly makes hot honey recipes so addictive? It’s all about that perfect balance of sweet and heat. Hot honey sauce recipes often combine honey with just the right amount of spice from hot sauce or peppers to give it that subtle heat without overpowering the dish.

You can pour this delicious concoction over fried or grilled chicken, but don’t stop there. Once you try it, you’ll want to drizzle it over everything from pizza to roasted vegetables to even your morning biscuits. Trust me, this sauce has range! If you're curious about variations, I've also got a breakdown of how to recreate Mike’s Hot Honey recipes at home, including my very own copycat version. You’ll never want to buy the bottled stuff again.

How to Make Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches in the Slow Cooker

The slow cooker is your best friend when it comes to making this sandwich. You throw in your seasoned chicken, let it cook low and slow, and after a few hours, it’s fall-apart tender.

Here’s how easy it is:

1) Season the Chicken

2) Cook in the Slow Cooker

3) Shred and Mix: what's the chicken is cooked remove it from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Pro tip: Once the chicken is cooked remove it from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Pro tip. It's definitely easier to shred the chicken when it's hot.

Next, mix in your favorite hot honey hot sauce or use my homemade hot honey recipe. You can add as much or as little sauce as you like, depending on how spicy you want it.

Sliders vs. Full-Size Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches:

Sliders vs. Full-Size Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches:

When I have parties or tailgates, I definitely like the snack size option of the mini hot chicken sandwich, sliders.

On the other hand, if you’re looking for a more substantial meal, the full-sized hot honey chicken sandwich delivers in a big way. Tender chicken, the fluffy bun, and the bold flavors of the hot honey hot sauce create the kind of sandwich that demands your full attention.

Time to kick up your hot bunny sandwich with these pro tips and add-ons:

Pickles: sandwich for the crunch of it. It also gives a beautiful little tangy of flavor that works perfectly with a hot honey.

Coleslaw: coleslaw has a nice cool crunchy bite to your sandwich. And if you really wanna go crazy, give my Gorgonzola coleslaw recipe.... My friends asked for this one all the time!

Cheese: well, of course cheese. She's makes everything better. You could try cheddar pepper, jack provolone, whatever you love.

Bacon: adding bacon would be delicious. That's smoky, crunchy white. With that chicken. Oh my gosh delicious.

FAQ: All Things Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

What is Hot Honey Sauce?

Hot honey sauce is a blend of honey and spices and some heat. It sometiimes has a bit of vinegar for balance. It’s perfect for drizzling over fried or grilled foods, adding sweetness with a kick of heat.

Can I Use Store-Bought Hot Honey?

Absolutely! While I recommend trying out my Mike’s Hot Honey copycat recipe, store-bought hot honey hot sauce works in a pinch. Brands like Mike’s Hot Honey have nailed the sweet-heat combo, making them a great alternative when you're short on time.

What’s the Difference Between a Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich and Sliders?

The only real difference of size wonderful side sandwich, and one is a mini.

Can I Make This Sandwich Ahead of Time?

I wouldn't make the sandwiches at a time, but I would make the chicken ahead. Make the chicken is stored in the fridge for up to five days. And then assemble your sandwiches right before you're ready to enjoy them..

Don’t forget to check out my hot honey sauce recipe, including my Mike’s Hot Honey copycat – it’ll take your sandwiches to the next level!

What Toppings Go Well with Hot Honey Chicken?

I like these toppings: pickles, slaw, and cheese. You can even add fried onions onions that come in the little container. They had a nice extra crunch. Or add a drizzle of ranch dressing to cool down the heat. Experiment to find your favorite combo!