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Flavorful Crockpot Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Sliders

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Sweet and savory pineapple teriyaki chicken slow-cooked to juicy perfection, served on soft slider buns for the perfect party bites.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup pineapple juice (unsweetened)
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 12 small slider buns (Hawaiian rolls recommended)
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using to create the teriyaki sauce.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a single layer in the crockpot and pour the sauce evenly over the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  4. Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks or a sturdy spoon.
  5. Mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry, then stir it into the crockpot and cook uncovered on high for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  6. Lightly toast slider buns. Fill each bun with a generous scoop of shredded chicken, then garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Use low-sodium soy sauce to avoid overly salty flavor. For gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce and use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. Shred chicken while warm for best texture. If sauce is too sweet, add a squirt of fresh lime juice. Toast buns lightly to prevent sogginess.

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