Prepared in the slow cooker, this Asian-inspired pulled chicken sandwich makes for an easy lunch or dinner that will please any hungry crowd.

July 17, 2026

Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken

Name: Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb (750 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 jar (341 mL) VH® Medium Garlic Marinade; 2 tbsp (30 mL) honey; 2 tbsp (30 mL) rice wine vinegar; 2 tbsp (30 mL) granulated sugar; 2 tsp (10 mL) salt; 2 cups (500 mL) thinly sliced cucumbers; 4 brioche buns, split; 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced

15

Prep Time Minutes
135
Total Time Minutes
9
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Tags:

Chicken,
VH,
Asian,
Main Dish,
Meal,
Sandwich/Wrap,
Summer

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb (750 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 jar (341 mL) VH® Medium Garlic Marinade
2 tbsp (30 mL) honey
2 tbsp (30 mL) rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp (30 mL) granulated sugar
2 tsp (10 mL) salt
2 cups (500 mL) thinly sliced cucumbers
4 brioche buns, split
1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced

Directions

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Step one

Add chicken to slow cooker; pour marinade and honey over top. Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours or High for 2 to 3 hours or until chicken is very tender. Shred chicken using two forks. Return to slow cooker and toss with cooking liquid. Set on Warm.
Step two

Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together rice wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and 1 tbsp (15 mL) water; add sliced cucumbers. Let stand for 15 minutes; drain well.
Step three

Assemble shredded chicken in buns with pickled cucumbers and jalapeños.