Description
Spooky halloween chicken parmesan sliders bring ghoulish delight to party guests seeking festive finger food. Crispy chicken, marinara sauce, and melted cheese nestled in mini buns create a haunting appetizer that will thrill culinary adventurers.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 slider buns
- 12 cooked chicken tenders or cutlets
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (sliced or shredded)
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup olive slices
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F and lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray for easy release.
- Arrange the bottom halves of slider buns evenly across the prepared baking dish.
- Layer each bun base with a crispy chicken tender, spreading a generous dollop of marinara sauce over the meat.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese across the chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Dust the cheese layer with Parmesan for added depth of flavor and texture.
- Optionally, garnish with delicate fresh basil leaves for an aromatic touch.
- Carefully position the top bun halves over the cheese-covered chicken.
- Create a savory butter glaze by melting butter and whisking in garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Brush the butter mixture generously over the slider tops, ensuring even coating.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese becomes perfectly melted and bun edges turn golden brown.
- For a festive Halloween presentation, strategically place olive slices as “spooky eyes” or stretch mozzarella strands to mimic ghostly “bandages” across the sliders.
Notes
- Customize chicken tenders by marinating in Italian herbs for deeper flavor before cooking.
- Swap slider buns with gluten-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Create vegetarian version by replacing chicken with grilled portobello mushrooms or plant-based chicken substitutes.
- Add extra Halloween flair by cutting cheese into spooky shapes or using black olive “monster eyes” for playful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg