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Honey Garlic Chicken Sliders

Sweet-and-savory shredded chicken with crunchy slaw served on slider buns.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless bone-in chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 59 ml (regular soy sauce is fine)
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 48 g (oyster sauce can be used)
  • 3 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce 48 g
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 2 tablespoons honey 42 g
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1/2 cup Napa cabbage shredded, about 50 g
  • 1/2 cup red cabbage shredded, about 50 g
  • 1/4 cup carrots thinly shredded, about 15 g
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 30 ml
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Sriracha optional
  • sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Cutting Board
  • two forks
  • Large Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Place the raw chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer if possible.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, Thai sweet chili sauce, balsamic glaze, honey, minced garlic, and diced onion until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken is very tender and easily shreds with forks.
  5. Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks into thin strips; return some sauce from the slow cooker to the shredded chicken to keep it moist.
  6. While the chicken cooks, make the slaw: combine shredded Napa cabbage, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, rice vinegar, and sugar in a large bowl; toss to combine and refrigerate until ready to use.
  7. Divide the shredded chicken among the slider buns, top with slaw and fresh cilantro, and drizzle with Sriracha and sprinkle sesame seeds if desired; serve immediately.

Notes

  • Substitute oyster sauce for hoisin if needed.
  • Make the slaw ahead and keep refrigerated.
  • Use boneless chicken if preferred, but cooking time may vary.
  • Adjust Sriracha to taste.