Description
These Chicken Parmesan Sliders feature tender breaded chicken breasts marinated in buttermilk, baked mozzarella sticks, provolone cheese, and marinara sauce, all layered on buttery slider buns for a flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for parties or family dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 18 frozen mozzarella sticks
- 6 slider buns
Butter Topping
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Butterfly the chicken breasts by cutting the seam to create two thinner slices about 3/4 inch thick each. Cut each piece in half or thirds to fit the slider buns. Place the chicken in a gallon freezer bag with buttermilk and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Bread the Chicken: Set up three bowls: one with flour, seasoned salt, and black pepper; one with whisked eggs; and one with breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and chopped parsley. Remove chicken from buttermilk, let excess drip off, dredge in flour mixture, dip briefly in eggs, then fully coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake Mozzarella Sticks: Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake frozen mozzarella sticks for 7 minutes, then remove and set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces until golden brown on each side, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
- Assemble Sliders: Place slider bun bottoms in a casserole dish. Top each with cooked chicken, spoon marinara sauce over, then layer a slice of provolone cheese and three mozzarella sticks per slider. Place bun tops over the sliders.
- Apply Butter Topping and Bake: In a small bowl, mix melted butter with sea salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, fresh parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Brush this mixture on the slider bun tops. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 2 to 3 minutes until tops are golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve the sliders hot for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Slider Buns used are approximately 4 inches in diameter; bakery-style buns provide best texture and flavor.
- Buttermilk substitutes include: 4 tablespoons milk plus sour cream to make 1 cup; 2 tablespoons milk plus plain yogurt to make 1 cup; 1 tablespoon white vinegar plus milk to make 1 cup, let sit 5-10 minutes; or 1 tablespoon lemon juice plus milk to make 1 cup, let sit 10 minutes until curdled, then stir.
- Ensure chicken pieces are evenly pounded for uniform cooking.
- Using fresh parsley in the breadcrumb mixture and butter topping adds vibrant flavor.
- For crispier chicken, avoid overcrowding the skillet when frying.
- The slider assembly can be customized with different cheeses or sauces if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
