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Chicken Parmesan Sliders
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Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 sliders
Author Pam / For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Large skillet
  • Wire Cooling Rack

Ingredients

  • 8 slider rolls
  • 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

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 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 buttering them, then 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 placing 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.
  • Finish the sliders by slathering some warmed marinara sauce on the bottom bun, then top with the chicken.
  • Sprinkle some chopped basil on top, followed by the remaining toasted bun. Serve immediately. Enjoy.