Chicken Parmesan Sliders

These little tasty gems are super easy to make, put a smile on people’s faces, and taste amazing! I was craving Italian food and sandwiches, so I combined the two and made this easy chicken parmesan sliders recipe. My kids, husband, and I all thought they were delicious, and I especially loved their portion-controlled size. I served these sliders with a simple Italian salad and fruit salad, and it was a perfect meal for a hot and busy weekday night.

Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Ingredients:

• 8 slider rolls, toasted
• Butter, to taste
• ½ cup flour
• Garlic powder, to taste
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• ¾ cup Italian seasoned panko crumbs
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup marinara sauce, more to taste
• Mozzarella slices, to taste (If using fresh mozzarella, place slices on paper towels to drain excess liquid before cooking)
• Fresh basil, chopped

How to Make Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Butter the slider rolls and place them on the baking sheet.

Make a breading assembly line with three separate dishes. Pour the flour into a dish, then season with garlic powder, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper to taste; mix until well combined.

Beat the egg and milk in a bowl and season with garlic powder, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper to taste; mix until well combined.

Combine the Italian panko crumbs in a separate dish with the parmesan.

Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise (place your hand on the chicken breast, then carefully cut horizontally), then cut each portion in half.

Dredge the chicken by dipping each piece completely in the flour, then the egg, and finally the Panko/Parmesan mixture.

Set on a plate and repeat with the remaining pieces of chicken.

Place the plate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Side Note: Don’t skip this step because it helps the breading stay adhered to the chicken.

Cook the chicken by melting 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the HOT skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Flip the chicken over and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

Toast the slider buns while the chicken is cooking by placing them onto a baking sheet in the oven and cooking for 4-5 minutes, or until toasted and golden. Remove from the oven and place the sliders on a serving plate. 

Finish the chicken by placing a wire cooling rack on the same baking sheet, then place the cooked chicken on top. Spoon some marinara on each piece of chicken, followed by a slice of mozzarella cheese.

Place into the oven and bake for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted and gooey. Remove from the oven.

Slather some warmed marinara sauce on the bottom bun if desired, then top with the chicken. Sprinkle some chopped basil on top, followed by the remaining toasted bun.

Serve immediately. Enjoy.