Description
These Crispy Chicken Parmesan Sliders are the perfect bite-sized comfort food! Crispy chicken cutlets are nestled in slider buns, topped with marinara sauce and melty mozzarella cheese, and baked to golden perfection. A quick and easy weeknight meal that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup olive oil, for frying
- 12 slider buns
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- Set up a breading station: Place flour in a shallow dish. In a second dish, whisk eggs. In a third dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, then dip in the egg wash, and finally coat with the panko mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken cutlets in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Place slider buns on a baking sheet.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom halves of the buns.
- Top with a chicken cutlet, a slice of mozzarella cheese, and another spoonful of marinara sauce.
- Place the top halves of the buns on top.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the buns are toasted.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use a seasoned breadcrumb mix.
- If you don’t have slider buns, you can use regular buns and cut the chicken accordingly.
- Leftover sliders can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 25g
