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Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Sliders served on soft white buns with visible shredded chicken and chunky pineapple pieces.

Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Sliders

Sweet, tangy, and tender pineapple chicken slow-cooked to perfection and served on soft slider buns—perfect for parties, meal prep, or easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10 sliders
Course: Main Course, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian-Inspired
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pineapple Chicken
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
For Serving
  • slider buns
  • fresh cilantro for garnish
  • optional toppings sliced red onion, coleslaw

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. In a bowl, combine crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Pour over the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  4. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with water. Stir into the sauce in the slow cooker.
  6. Set the cooker to high and cook for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix well to coat with the pineapple sauce.
  8. Toast slider buns if desired. Spoon pineapple chicken onto each bun.
  9. Garnish with cilantro and add optional toppings before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce.