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 SLOW COOKER HOT HONEY CHICKEN

  • Apr 16
  • 2 min read

Updated: Apr 30





 SLOW COOKER HOT HONEY CHICKEN


Macros (per 4 oz cooked)

  • Calories: ~180

  • Protein: ~30g

  • Carbs: ~4g

  • Fat: ~2g


This slow cooker hot honey chicken is a high-protein staple you’ll use all week. It’s juicy, slightly sweet, and spicy with zero added fats—perfect for building multiple meals while staying on track.


Ingredients


  • 3–3.5 lbs chicken breast

  • 2 cups chicken bone broth

  • 3 tbsp hot honey (OR HONEY and hot sauce)

  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1/2 tsp cayenne

  • Salt and pepper


Directions


  1. Rinse and pat dry chicken breast. Season with salt, pepper, cayenne, and paprika liberally.

  2. If you have saute feature on slow cooker, turn on 400 and let get hot. Spray with avocado spray and let chicken breast cook 3-4 min on each side until browned. (Skip this step if not)

  3. In a bowl, stir together honey, apple cider vinegar, dijon, garlic, and more salt and pepper.

  4. Pour over top of chicken and then add chicken broth.

  5. Cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours. (Keep lid off for last hour to reduce sauce).

  6. Shred chicken with forks when tender!

  7. Let sit in sauce for 10–15 minutes before serving.



2 WAYS TO SERVE THIS:


🔥 1. Hot Honey Chicken Flatbread Pizza

(High Protein + Fiber)


Macros (approx):

Calories: ~440

Protein: ~42g

Carbs: ~42g

Fat: ~14g

Fiber: ~7–9g



Ingredients:


  • 1 Joseph’s Lavash Bread

  • 4 oz slow cooker hot honey chicken

  • ¼ cup part-skim mozzarella

  • 2 tbsp marinara

  • ¼ cup red onion

  • Handful arugula (add after baking)


Finish:

  • 1 tsp hot honey

  • Chili flakes


Directions:


  1. Preheat oven or air fryer to 400°F.

  2. Lay lavash flat, spread sauce evenly.

  3. Add chicken + cheese + toppings.

  4. Bake 8–10 minutes until crispy.

  5. Drizzle hot honey + arugula + chili flakes.


🔥 2. Hot Honey Chicken Power Bowl (High Protein + Fiber)

Macros (approx):

Calories: ~470

Protein: ~40g

Carbs: ~48g

Fat: ~12g

Fiber: ~9g


Ingredients:

  • 4–5 oz hot honey chicken

  • ½ cup cooked rice

  • ½ cup cauliflower rice

  • ½ cup broccoli, roasted in air fryer

  • ½ cup cabbage or slaw mix

  • ¼ cup shredded carrots


Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt + drizzle hot honey + salt and pepper


Optional:

  • Green onions, Chopped

  • Sesame seeds


Directions:


  1. Build bowl with rice/cauli rice as base.

  2. Add chicken + veggies.

  3. Drizzle yogurt + hot honey sauce.

  4. Top with green onions + sesame seeds.

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