Chicken Parmesan Sliders
These Chicken Parmesan Sliders are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish, offering juicy chicken, marinara sauce, and gooey cheese all in a convenient slider form. Perfect for game day or as a fun weeknight dinner, these sliders bring together irresistible flavors in every bite.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 shallow dish for breading
- 1 small saucepan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 tongs
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce Feel free to use store-bought or homemade.
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 pieces slider buns
- fresh basil leaves For garnish, optional.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the chicken breasts horizontally to create thin cutlets. Flatten them slightly with a meat mallet for even cooking.
- Set up a breading station: place the flour in one dish, beat the eggs in another, and mix the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a third dish.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken cutlets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to the lined baking sheet. Spoon marinara sauce over each cutlet and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the slider buns by lightly toasting them if desired.
- Assemble the sliders by placing a chicken cutlet on each bun. Add extra marinara sauce if desired and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve the sliders warm and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to use store-bought or homemade marinara sauce for added flavor.
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the breadcrumbs or marinara sauce.
These sliders can be prepared in advance and baked when ready to serve, making them great for parties!