Slow Cooker Honey Pineapple Teriyaki Pulled Chicken Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

Name: Slow Cooker Honey Pineapple Teriyaki Pulled Chicken Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 3 hours, 15 minutes
Total time: 3 hours, 25 minutes
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Always Time for Teriyaki, Summer Spread
Ingredients: For Pulled Chicken; 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts; 1 cup Kikkoman® Teriyaki Baste & Glaze with Honey & Pineapple; ½ cup chicken broth; For Slaw; 1 cup cabbage, shredded; ½ cup carrots, shredded; ½ cup fresh pineapple, chopped; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped; 1 teaspoon honey; Salt and pepper to taste; For Assembling; 12 Hawaiian slider rolls

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Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

3 hours, 15 minutes

Total Time

3 hours, 25 minutes

kikkoman products used:

Teriyaki Baste & Glaze with Honey & Pineapple

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About this recipe

Juicy, tender, and packed with sweet-savory flavor, these chicken sliders on Hawaiian rolls are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The slow-cooked pulled teriyaki chicken is infused with Kikkoman® Teriyaki Baste & Glaze with Honey & Pineapple, and the fresh pineapple slaw adds the perfect crunch. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for a fun weeknight dinner, these teriyaki chicken sliders are perfect for any occasion.

Tips & Tricks

Use chicken thighs for extra-juicy Hawaiian chicken sliders.
Add a slice of provolone or pepper jack for some melty goodness.
These sliders are great to make-ahead — prep the slaw and chicken the day before and reheat just before serving.
Want a little kick? Stir a teaspoon of sriracha into the glaze.

ingredients

For Pulled Chicken
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 cup Kikkoman® Teriyaki Baste & Glaze with Honey & Pineapple
½ cup chicken broth

For Slaw
1 cup cabbage, shredded
½ cup carrots, shredded
½ cup fresh pineapple, chopped
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and pepper to taste

For Assembling
12 Hawaiian slider rolls

directions

Place chicken breasts, teriyaki sauce, and broth in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is very tender and pulls apart easily.
Combine cabbage, carrots, pineapple, rice vinegar, cilantro, honey, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir well. Refrigerate until serving.
Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred using two forks. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce. Cook on LOW for another 10–15 minutes.
Slice 12 Hawaiian rolls horizontally. Spoon pulled chicken onto the bottom halves. Top with slaw. Cover with top bun. Enjoy right away.

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