Description
Delectable chicken parmesan sliders bring Italian-American comfort to mini sandwiches, offering a perfect blend of crispy chicken, melted cheese, and zesty marinara. Guests will devour these irresistible bites that pack maximum flavor into compact, crowd-pleasing sliders.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 slider buns
- 12 breaded chicken tenders or chicken nuggets (cooked)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup (226 grams) mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese (grated)
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Arrange slider buns cut-side up in a prepared baking dish, creating a foundation for the layered chicken sliders.
- Nestle crispy breaded chicken tenders centrally on each bottom bun half, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously ladle marinara sauce directly over each chicken piece, creating a rich, vibrant layer.
- Shower the sauced chicken with a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, providing a creamy, melty texture.
- Cap each slider with its corresponding top bun half, creating compact sandwich structures.
- Whisk together melted butter, aromatic Italian seasoning, and potent garlic powder in a small mixing bowl.
- Carefully brush the seasoned butter mixture across the bun tops, ensuring even coating for golden, flavorful results.
- Shield the assembled sliders with aluminum foil, then bake in a preheated oven, trapping moisture and heat.
- Remove foil during the final baking stage to allow the bun tops to transform into a crisp, golden-brown crust.
- Delicately sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the hot sliders, adding a touch of herbal freshness and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while cheese remains molten and chicken stays deliciously warm.
Notes
- Prep ahead by cooking chicken tenders or nuggets in advance to save time during assembly.
- Customize sliders with different cheeses like provolone or add fresh basil for extra flavor complexity.
- Gluten-free option can be achieved by using gluten-free slider buns and breadcrumbs for chicken coating.
- Reduce calories by using whole wheat buns, baking chicken instead of frying, and choosing low-fat cheese varieties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg