Chicken Sliders with Sesame Slaw

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sandwiches/Wraps

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tbsp dry sherry or chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Sesame Salt:
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • 3 cups coleslaw mix
  • 1/3 cup dried cherries
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
  • 20 slider buns or dinner rolls, split

Directions

  1. Place onion and chicken in a slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix ketchup, teriyaki sauce, sherry, ginger, and salt. Pour over the chicken. Cook, covered, on LOW 6-7 hours.

  2. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred chicken with two forks. Return chicken to slow cooker. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk mayo, vinegar, sesame oil, and Sriracha until blended. Stir in coleslaw mix, cherries and cilantro. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/4 cup chicken mixture on each bun bottom; top with about 2 tbsp slaw. Replace tops.

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