Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Freezer Meal (Gluten-Free)

Ready for an upgrade to dinner? If you’re family loves a good meal that’s sweet but also packs a little bit of heat, then this Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Recipe is exactly what you’re looking for. This recipe only takes 5 minutes of prep time and uses pantry ingredients. Then, it’s easy to dump it and walk away, let your slow cooker do the work!

Are you looking for a delicious slow cooker recipe to add to your menu? This hot honey chicken in the slow cooker is the perfect choice, especially on busy weeknights. We love to add it to a gluten-free or regular hamburger bun and pair it with homemade potato chips or potato salad. This recipe is naturally gluten-free, so all you have to do is serve it on a gluten-free bun! If you want even more wonderful, easy slow cooker recipes, be sure to check out the Freezer to Slow Cooker Guide!

What you’ll love about this Hot Honey Chicken Recipe:

• Naturally Gluten-Free – Just serve with a gluten-free bun!
• Sweet and Spicy – It packs a little bit of spice in that sweet sauce!
• Easy for Meal Prep – This chicken can easily be reheated and used for meal prep.
• Set it and Forget it – This recipe is easy to toss in the slow cooker and walk away for 5 hours!

Ingredients Needed for Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken:

• Honey
• Sriracha Sauce
• Light Brown Sugar
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
• Salt
• Paprika
• Garlic Powder
• Ground Black Pepper
• Chili Powder
• Butter

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hot Honey Chicken in the Slow Cooker:

1. In a 6-quart slow cooker, add the honey, sriracha sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well with a fork.
2. Add chicken breasts and poke a few times.
3. Sprinkle with salt, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and chili powder.
4. Add the butter slices over the chicken.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours. Check the internal temperature after 4 hours, the chicken should be at least 165 degrees F to be considered done.
6. Take the chicken breasts out of the slow cooker and place them in a large bowl.
7. Use 2 forks to shred the chicken.
8. Add back to the slow cooker and mix well into the sauce to fully coat.
9. Cover and cook on LOW for 15-20 minutes and serve.

The full printable recipe card is below.

Serving Suggestions for Hot Honey Chicken:

Our personal favorite is to serve it on a gluten-free hamburger bun and pair it with sides like potato salad or chips.

Other options include:

• Cooked Rice
• Mashed Potatoes
• Hawaiian Rolls for Sliders
• Hamburger Buns
• Tortillas for Wraps
• Lettuce for Salad

Customize it Your Way!

• Gluten-Free with a Gluten-Free Bun!
• Make it Spicy – Add Frank’s Hot Sauce or Red Hot to the sauce, also adding in red pepper flakes too.
• Make it Kid-Friendly – Add a little chicken broth to decrease the heat.
• Make it Deluxe – Serve it in a wrap with a green salad.

Tips for Making Crockpot Hot Honey Chicken:

Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs can also be used, these typically cook up to 8 hours on LOW.

The tenderness of the chicken can be checked by poking it with a fork, it should easily shred.

How do you store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. When ready to serve, warm in the air fryer at 330 degrees F for 3-4 minutes or on a microwave-safe plate in the microwave for 1 minute.

Hot Honey Chicken Freezer Meal Prep Instructions:

To prepare this Hot Honey Chicken as a freezer meal, add the raw chicken breasts (or thighs) into a heavy-duty, gallon-sized freezer bag. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and any additional seasonings following the recipe card, then pour the sauce over the chicken in the bag. Add the sliced butter to the bag.

Squeeze out as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn, seal the bag tightly, and label it with the date and cooking instructions. Lay it flat in your freezer for up to 3 months for an easy, prep-ahead dinner solution.

When you’re ready to cook, thaw the bag completely in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, dump the chicken and the hot honey sauce into a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low following the recipe card cooking instructions.

This Slow Cooker Honey Honey Chicken is sweet, spicy, and low-effort. It’s perfect for a busy weeknight or even served poolside on a pool day in the summer, the choice is yours!