Description
Delectable chicken parmesan sliders offer a mouthwatering twist on classic Italian-American comfort cuisine. Crispy chicken cutlets nestled in mini rolls with marinara and melted cheese create an irresistible handheld meal that brings pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked breaded chicken (chicken tenders or cutlets, sliced)
Cheese:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Bread and Seasonings:
- 12 slider buns
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), preparing a greased baking dish for the sliders.
- Carefully split the slider buns horizontally, positioning the bottom halves in the prepared baking dish.
- Layer the crispy breaded chicken pieces uniformly across the bottom bun surfaces.
- Generously ladle marinara sauce over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese across the sauced chicken.
- Cap the sliders with the top bun halves.
- Combine melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning in a mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly brush the butter mixture over the slider tops, creating a golden glaze.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Uncover and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts and buns turn golden brown.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for added color and flavor.
- Serve immediately while warm for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Customize the breading by using gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds for a low-carb alternative.
- Swap chicken with eggplant or portobello mushrooms to create a vegetarian version that’s equally delicious.
- Prep these sliders ahead of time and refrigerate before baking, which allows flavors to meld and makes weeknight dinners super quick.
- For extra crispy tops, broil the sliders for 1-2 minutes after baking instead of the final uncovered bake, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg