Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches (Slow Cooker Recipe)

INGREDIENTS

lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves

1/2 cup

ketchup

1/3 cup

pineapple juice ((apple juice could be substituted))

1/4 cup

low sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup

honey

2 1/2 tsp

molasses

1/4 tsp

liquid smoke

1/4 tsp

coconut extract

1/2 tsp

ground ginger

1/2 tsp

onion powder

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)

1 tbsp

cold water

1 tbsp

cornstarch

2 tbsp

tomato paste

fresh pineapple rings ((cut about 1/2" thick))

4 tbsp

brown sugar (, divided)

1 tbsp

butter (, divided)