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Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken Sliders

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Sticky, sweet, and a little bit tangy, these Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken Sliders feature juicy chicken smothered in a homemade brown sugar pineapple glaze, all tucked between soft Hawaiian rolls. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or easy weeknight dinners, they come together quickly and are always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or leftover grilled chicken)
  • 1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve some juice for sauce)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice (from can or bottled)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 small cloves garlic, minced)
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 package (12-count) sweet Hawaiian rolls
  • 4 oz provolone cheese, sliced (or mozzarella)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing tops)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, butter, garlic powder, and chili flakes. Simmer over medium heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves and sauce thickens to a syrupy consistency (about 8 minutes).
  3. In a mixing bowl, toss shredded chicken and pineapple tidbits. Pour warm sauce over and mix until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Using a sharp bread knife, slice the entire package of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping them connected. Place the bottom half in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Spread the chicken-pineapple filling evenly over the bottom half of the rolls. Layer provolone cheese slices on top. Place the top half of the rolls over the filling.
  6. Brush melted butter over the tops of the rolls and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 12 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 3-5 minutes until tops are golden and cheese is melted.
  7. Remove from oven, cool for a couple minutes, and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired. Use a spatula to cut and serve individual sliders.

Notes

For gluten-free sliders, use gluten-free rolls and tamari. For dairy-free, omit cheese and use plant-based butter. Simmer the sauce until thick for best results, and always drain pineapple well to avoid soggy sliders. Assemble just before baking for the fluffiest rolls. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen before baking for up to 1 month.

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Keywords: chicken sliders, Hawaiian rolls, party food, pineapple chicken, brown sugar glaze, easy appetizer, potluck recipe, sweet and savory sliders

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