🍍✨ TERIYAKI CHICKEN & MACARONI SALAD SLIDERS

Sweet, savory, creamy, tropical, and wildly irresistible — the sliders that turn any meal into a mini vacation.

Juicy teriyaki chicken, creamy macaroni salad, and pillowy Hawaiian rolls — these sliders are the tropical dinner you didn’t know you needed.

 

Teriyaki Chicken and Macaroni Salad Sliders

 

ome dinners are practical. Some dinners are comforting. Some dinners whisper, “I’ll get the job done.”

But THESE sliders? These sliders shimmy into the room wearing a lei, sunglasses, and a pineapple‑print kimono.

They’re bold. They’re fun. They’re sweet‑savory perfection.

They’re:

• Juicy
• Creamy
• Tropical
• Crowd‑pleasing
• Party‑ready
• Weeknight‑friendly
• Kid‑approved
• And honestly? A little bit addictive

They’re the kind of dinner that makes your kitchen smell like a Hawaiian food truck. The kind that makes your family hover like slider‑seeking ninjas. The kind that makes you feel like a culinary queen — even if you’re still wearing yesterday’s leggings.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you team “extra teriyaki glaze” or team “extra macaroni salad”?

Teriyaki Chicken and Macaroni Salad Sliders

Ingredients:

Chicken:
4 to 5 chicken breasts
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ginger
1 bunch of green onions, cut
1 1/2 cups diced fresh pineapple
2 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
2 Tablespoons brown sugar

Macaroni salad:
2 1/2 cups dry macaroni
1 cup carrots, grated
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt

Teriyaki glaze:
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 cup diced pineapple
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup soy sauce
2/3 + 1/4 cups water, divided
1 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch
Hawaiian sweet rolls

Teriyaki Chicken and Macaroni Salad Sliders

🍽 Directions

Step 1: Cook the Chicken

1. Add chicken, garlic, ginger, green onions, pineapple, broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar to a pot or slow cooker.
2. Cook until chicken is tender and shreddable.
3. Shred chicken and return to juices.

Step 2: Make the Macaroni Salad

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
2. Rinse with cold water.
3. Mix with carrots, red onion, mayo, sour cream, and celery salt.
4. Chill.

Step 3: Make the Teriyaki Glaze

1. Sauté garlic, ginger, and pineapple in sesame oil.
2. Add brown sugar, soy sauce, and ⅔ cup water.
3. Mix cornstarch with ¼ cup water and stir in.
4. Simmer until thick and glossy.

Step 4: Assemble the Sliders

1. Slice Hawaiian rolls.
2. Add shredded teriyaki chicken.
3. Add a scoop of macaroni salad.
4. Drizzle teriyaki glaze.
5. Top with the other half of the roll.

Step 5: Serve

1. Serve warm and messy.
2. Enjoy immediately.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you like your sliders toasted or soft and squishy?

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Slider, Approx.)

• Calories: ~310
• Protein: 18g
• Carbs: 32g
• Fat: 12g
• Sugar: 10g

 

🍍 Nutritional Facts & Fun

• Chicken: Lean protein + satisfaction
• Pineapple: Vitamin C + sweetness
• Macaroni salad: Creaminess + comfort
• Soy sauce: Umami depth
• Sesame oil: Nutty richness

💬 Reader prompt: Should we try a spicy pineapple version next?