Honey Pineapple Teriyaki Pulled Chicken Sliders Recipe
These Honey Pineapple Teriyaki Pulled Chicken Sliders combine tender slow-cooked chicken with a sweet and tangy teriyaki pineapple sauce, served on soft Hawaiian rolls for a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer or meal perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Sauce
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 2 tablespoons honey
Buns
- 12 Hawaiian slider rolls
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts or thighs into the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spread out.
- Add Sauce and Pineapple: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken, then add the pineapple chunks on top. Drizzle the honey evenly over all ingredients to enhance sweetness.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Allow the chicken to cook slowly for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until it is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce in the slow cooker and stir well to coat evenly with the pineapple-teriyaki mixture.
- Assemble the Sliders: Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally. Pile the shredded chicken generously onto the bottom halves of each roll. Top with the other halves and serve warm.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful sliders.
- Adjust honey quantity depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- Leftover pulled chicken is great for tacos, salads, or sandwiches.
- For a mild spice, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes into the slow cooker.
- If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can simmer the chicken with sauce and pineapple in a covered pot on low heat for about 1.5-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Keywords: Honey Pineapple Chicken, Teriyaki Pulled Chicken Sliders, Slow Cooker Chicken Sliders, Hawaiian Rolls, Sweet and Tangy Chicken
