Description
Delicious chicken parmesan sliders bring Italian-American comfort to mini sandwich perfection. Crispy breaded chicken, melted mozzarella, and zesty marinara create a crowd-pleasing bite you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 2 large chicken breasts, butterflied
- 18 frozen mozzarella sticks
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Breading and Coating Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Liquids, Seasonings, and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) marinara sauce
- 6 slider buns
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) melted butter for topping
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Carefully butterfly chicken breasts to ensure even thickness, then trim to perfectly fit slider buns for uniform sizing.
- Immerse chicken pieces in buttermilk and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing meat to tenderize and absorb rich flavors.
- Prepare three separate shallow dishes: first with seasoned flour blend, second with whisked eggs, and third with seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Dredge each chicken piece sequentially through flour, ensuring complete coating, then dip into beaten eggs, and finally roll thoroughly in breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheat oven to 450F and bake prepared mozzarella sticks until golden and crispy, approximately 7 minutes.
- Heat combination of oil and butter in large skillet over medium-high heat, then carefully fry breaded chicken until exterior turns deep golden brown, roughly 4 minutes per side.
- Construct sliders by layering toasted bottom bun with marinara sauce, crispy chicken, melted cheese, and crunchy mozzarella sticks.
- Combine melted butter with selected herbs and seasonings, then generously brush mixture across slider bun tops for enhanced flavor.
- Cover assembled sliders and bake at 350F for 8 minutes, then uncover and continue baking 2-3 minutes to achieve perfect golden finish.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken by pounding to even thickness, ensuring quick and uniform cooking.
- Buttermilk marinade helps break down proteins, making chicken incredibly juicy and tender.
- Create extra crispy coating by double-dredging chicken in flour and breadcrumbs for maximum crunch.
- Try gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg