My spicy Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken is moist, tender, and out-of-this-world delicious with the sweet and spicy sauce! If you love sriracha, you’ll love this!

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Sassy, Saucy, and Slow Cooked to Perfection

  • Dinner that cooks itself? Umm, yes please! You guys are going to love this simple, spicy slow cooker chicken.
  • Sweet & Spicy Magic! Honey + sriracha = mind blowing deliciousness. It’s bold, it’s saucy, and spice fans, this recipe has your name all over it.
  • Make it in the slow cooker or Instant Pot , then use it on sandwiches, lettuce wraps , toss it in a rice bowl, or use it for your weekly meal prep!

Ingredients Needed

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  • Too spicy? Just use less sriracha, easy fix!
  • Cooking on HIGH works in a pinch , but I’m team low and slow all the way. Cook on LOW for the juiciest, most tender chicken every time.

How to Make Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken

Any spice lovers in your home? You can prep this super flavorful dish in just 5 minutes. Then let it cook low and slow all day for perfectly tender chicken with a sweet kick they’ll love!

  1. Prep: Spray the inside of a slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray, then lay the chicken in the bottom.
  2. Whisk Sauce Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth , honey, sriracha sauce , and garlic.
  3. Cook: Pour the sauce over the chicken, cover, and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-4 hours until the chicken can be easily shredded.
  4. Shred and Thicken: Remove the chicken breast from the pot and shred it. Whisk the cornstarch into the sauce in the bottom of the crockpot until no lumps remain.
  5. Coat Chicken and Serve: Add the shredded chicken back to the crockpot with the sauce, then mix to coat the meat evenly. Serve slow cooker honey sriracha chicken fresh.
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Instant Pot Instructions

You can make honey sriracha chicken in the Instant Pot by placing the chicken in the Instant Pot, and pouring the sauce over it. Seal and cook on manual pressure for 12 minutes , then perform a natural pressure release. Remove and shred the chicken, then whisk the cornstarch into the sauce to thicken it. Return chicken to pot and stir to coat chicken, then serve.

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Leftover Honey Sriracha Chicken

My boys love spicy chicken, so I love making this for them at the beginning of the week so they can heat it up for a high-protein after-school snack.

  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer: Store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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Make It A Meal

You can easily make delicious tacos , fajitas , a pulled chicken sandwich, or even top a salad with this slow cooker honey sriracha chicken. Or serve it with the items below for a complete meal.

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Side Dishes

Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons

20 minutes

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Salads

Asian Cucumber Salad

25 minutes

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Side Dishes

Quick and Easy Coconut Rice

20 minutes

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Desserts

No-Bake Key Lime Pie

3 hours 30 minutes

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Ingredients1x2x3x

  • ▢ 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ▢ 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
  • ▢ ½ cup honey
  • ▢ ⅓ cup sriracha
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon garlic paste grated garlic
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • Spray the inside of a slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and lay 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts on the bottom.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ¼ cups chicken broth , ½ cup honey , ⅓ cup sriracha , and 1 tablespoon garlic paste .
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken, cover, and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-4 hours until the chicken can be easily shredded.
  • Remove the chicken breast from the pot and shred it. Whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch into the sauce in the bottom of the crokpot until no lumps remain.
  • Add the shredded chicken back to the crockpot with the sauce and mix to coat the meat evenly. Serve fresh.

Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

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Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste grated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • Spray the inside of a slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and lay 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts on the bottom.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ¼ cups chicken broth , ½ cup honey , ⅓ cup sriracha , and 1 tablespoon garlic paste .
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken, cover, and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-4 hours until the chicken can be easily shredded.
  • Remove the chicken breast from the pot and shred it. Whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch into the sauce in the bottom of the crokpot until no lumps remain.
  • Add the shredded chicken back to the crockpot with the sauce and mix to coat the meat evenly. Serve fresh.

Notes

Nutrition

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