Hawaiian Pulled Chicken Sliders

Name: Hawaiian Pulled Chicken Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 cup BBQ sauce; 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (12-count) package Hawaiian rolls, connected; 6 slices provolone or Swiss; Thin red onion rings (optional); 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing

Sweet-savory Hawaiian pulled chicken sliders with pineapple BBQ sauce and melty provolone on soft rolls—tropical game-day energy. Chicken braised until shreddable and food-safe at 165°F+.

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🛒Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (12-count) package Hawaiian rolls, connected
6 slices provolone or Swiss
Thin red onion rings (optional)
2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing

🔧Kitchen Tools Needed

Dutch oven or deep skillet
9x13 pan
Two forks for shredding
Instant-read thermometer

📝Instructions

1
Season thighs with salt and pepper. Brown in oil in a Dutch oven or deep skillet 2–3 minutes per side. Add BBQ sauce, crushed pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic. Simmer covered on medium-low 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches at least 165°F and shreds easily.
2
Shred chicken in the sauce; simmer uncovered 5 minutes to thicken.
3
Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice roll slab; fill with pulled chicken, cheese, and optional onion. Brush tops with butter.
4
Bake covered 10 minutes, uncovered 5 minutes until cheese melts and sandwiches are hot (165°F).
5
Slice into sliders. Refrigerate within 2 hours up to 4 days; reheat to 165°F.

🥗Nutrition Information

⚡Calories per serving: 320

🏷️Recipe Tags

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❓Frequently Asked Questions

Chicken breasts?

Yes—watch closely so they don’t dry; still cook to 165°F.

Slow cooker?

4 hours on low with the sauce ingredients; shred and thicken on the stove if needed.

Too sweet?

Drain pineapple slightly and use a tangier BBQ sauce.

Grill the chicken first?

Grill thighs to 165°F, then simmer briefly in the pineapple BBQ to shred.

Food safety?

Poultry minimum 165°F; leftovers reheated to 165°F within 2-hour chill.

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