Description
These Easy Chicken Parm Sliders are a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for gatherings or a flavorful weeknight dinner. Featuring tender breaded chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, all nestled in soft slider buns, this recipe offers a classic Italian-American flavor in a convenient slider size. Quick to prepare and sure to please both kids and adults, these sliders combine crispy chicken, savory cheese, and tangy tomato sauce for a comforting mini sandwich experience.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Parm Sliders
- 12 slider buns
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut in half horizontally to make 12 pieces)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil for frying
- Fresh basil leaves or chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create two thinner pieces. This helps the chicken cook evenly and fit perfectly on the slider buns.
- Bread the Chicken: Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with Italian-style breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken cutlet first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in the eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry each breaded chicken piece for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Assemble the Sliders: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the bottom halves of the slider buns in a baking dish. Spoon a layer of marinara sauce on each bun, then place a fried chicken cutlet on top. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Place the assembled sliders in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For extra golden cheese, switch to broil for 1-2 minutes but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove sliders from oven, top with the slider bun tops, and garnish with fresh basil or chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use premade marinara sauce to save time or make your own for a more homemade taste.
- For a lighter version, bake the breaded chicken cutlets instead of frying them; bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
- Slider buns can be substituted with small dinner rolls or Hawaiian rolls for a slightly sweeter flavor.
- Chicken cutlets can be pounded thinner before breading to speed up cooking and ensure tenderness.
- Leftover sliders can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
