After practice
Sweet, sticky sliders that vanish faster than you can plate them.
The chicken is already shredded and sauced, so dinner is stack, brush, and a short bake.
The pineapple and teriyaki make these the kind of dinner kids actually cheer for after a long evening.
Ingredients
after-practice teriyaki chicken sliders is sized for makes 8 sliders; set aside 12 minutes to finish (chicken precooked) before the rush.
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 8 Hawaiian slider rolls
- 8 canned pineapple rings, drained
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
How to Make It
The plan for after-practice teriyaki chicken sliders is simple: cook the reliable part and save the delicate part.
- Warm the shredded chicken in a skillet with the teriyaki sauce for 4 minutes until heated through and glossy.
- Slice the slab of rolls in half and set the bottom half in a baking dish.
- Layer on the teriyaki chicken, pineapple rings, and cheese, then add the top half of the rolls.
- Brush the tops with the melted butter, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake at 350F for 8 minutes until the cheese melts; scatter with green onions.
Do the Slow Part Early
Cook the chicken ahead so the after-practice job is just saucing, stacking, and a short bake. A rotisserie chicken makes the prep nearly instant.
- Shred the chicken in the morning or use a rotisserie chicken
- Drain the pineapple and slice the rolls ahead
- Mix the chicken with teriyaki sauce so it is ready to warm
Store and Reheat
Store the teriyaki chicken separate from the rolls so the bread stays fresh. Build new sliders when you reheat for the best texture.
- Microwave the teriyaki chicken 2 minutes, then build on fresh rolls and warm
- Reheat assembled sliders in foil at 350F for 8 minutes
- The sauced chicken keeps 3 days in the fridge
- Serve with: steamed rice, cucumber slices
Make It Fit Tonight
Small Tweaks That Help This Dinner Land
Add a slaw
Tuck a little crunchy cabbage slaw inside for texture.
Use fresh pineapple
Grilled fresh pineapple adds a caramelized edge.
Make them spicy
Add a drizzle of sriracha mayo to the adult sliders.
Swap in pork
Leftover pulled pork tossed in teriyaki works just as well.
Serve as rice bowls
Skip the rolls and spoon the teriyaki chicken and pineapple over rice.
Plan The Next Step
Plan your slider nights
Use the planner to keep cooked chicken on hand for fast, crowd-pleasing dinners.