Description

These Chicken Parmesan Sliders are a delicious twist on the classic Italian favorite, featuring breaded chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, all sandwiched in soft slider buns. Perfect for parties, game days, or a tasty family meal, these sliders combine crispy, cheesy flavors with a convenient handheld size.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Breading

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Toppings & Assembly

1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
12 slider buns
Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Olive oil, for frying

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the assembled sliders later.
Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts horizontally to create thin cutlets. Slightly flatten them with a meat mallet or rolling pin to ensure even cooking and tender texture.
Set Up Breading Station: Arrange your breading components in three dishes: place flour in one, beat the eggs in the second, and combine breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the third.
Bread Chicken: Dredge each chicken cutlet first in flour, shaking off any excess, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it thoroughly with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
Cook Chicken: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken cutlets and cook each side for 4-5 minutes until they develop a golden brown crust and are cooked through.
Prepare for Baking: Transfer the cooked chicken cutlets onto the lined baking sheet. Spoon marinara sauce over each cutlet, then generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts completely and becomes bubbly and slightly golden.
Toast Buns: While the chicken is baking, lightly toast the slider buns if desired to add extra crunch and prevent sogginess.
Assemble Sliders: Place each cheesy chicken cutlet on a toasted slider bun. Add extra marinara sauce if preferred and garnish with fresh basil leaves for a burst of color and flavor.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve the sliders warm as a satisfying appetizer or main dish, perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Notes

You can use store-bought marinara sauce to save time or homemade sauce for a fresher flavor.
For a crispier coating, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
Adjust seasoning according to your taste preference; adding a pinch of red pepper flakes can add a nice kick.
If you want to make ahead, you can prepare the chicken cutlets in advance and assemble just before baking.
Slider buns can be replaced with small sandwich rolls or mini hoagies if preferred.
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour and breadcrumbs with gluten-free versions.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Main Course
Method: Frying, Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider (about 100g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 460mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0.1g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1.5g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: Chicken Parmesan, Sliders, Italian, Appetizer, Party Food, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food