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Becky Hardin

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The Chicken Parmesan sliders have arrived! This is such a delicious and easy slider recipe! Crispy, pan fried chicken tenders, drenched in a tangy tomato sauce, smothered in melty cheese – all served in a fluffy slider bun. Great for game day or any day!

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Chicken Parm Sliders Recipe

These Chicken Parmesan sliders will bring a smile to anyone! Taking the classic Italian chicken parmesan and slamming it in bite sized burger buns is 100% the right thing to do!

This easy slider recipe gives you loaded chicken parm burgers that are loaded with cheese and baked to perfection, you can whip up a batch of these delicious delights in no time.

Looking for other Italian inspired recipes? Why not also try my White Chicken Lasagna and my Italian Baked Chicken Meatballs!

Why You’ll Love this Chicken Parmesan Sliders Recipe:

  • Crispy chicken. The chicken tenders are floured and coated in seasoned breadcrumbs then pan fried to crispy tinged perfection.
  • Loaded with cheese. Coated with parmesan and topped with melty mozzarella cheese – so good!
  • Easy sliders. These delicious beauties are so easy to prep and come together in 45 mins, pantry to table!

This recipe turns everyone’s favorite chicken parmesan into tasty handheld sandwiches!

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How to make these Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!

  • Coat your chicken pieces – Dredge the chicken in egg, breadcrumbs and flour.
  • Pan fry the chicken – In a large skillet with olive oil, pan fry the chicken about 3-4 mins per side.
  • Assemble the sliders – Spread marinara sauce on toasted slider buns, add the chicken and top with cheese.
  • Cook – Brush the buns with melted butter and bake for 10-15 mins.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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What to serve with these slider

You can serve these Chicken Parmesan sliders on their own or as part of a meal, with some tasty sides. Here’s some ideas:

Can I make these ahead of time?

These Chicken Parmesan Sliders are best when served hot from the oven. I wouldn’t recommend making these ahead of time because the bread can get soggy if it sits overnight.

You can – however – save yourself time by pan frying the chicken the day before and storing in the refrigerator overnight. It’s best to reheat the chicken before adding it to the sliders, so that they are nicely heated through before going into the oven.

What are the best rolls for these sliders?

I always go for Hawaiian rolls. They come in a 12-pack.They’re are super soft and the perfect size for these sliders!

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Recipe Tips and Notes

  • Use a preheated oven.
  • Ideally shred your own cheese. Pre shredded cheese contains anti caking agents so it doesn’t melt as well.
  • Spice things up with some pickled jalapeno slices.
  • You can use chicken tenders or chicken breasts. If using tenders, you want to use two pieces per slider. If using chicken breasts be sure to cut them into similar sizes.
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  • Chicken Primavera (Creamy)

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Chicken Parmesan Sliders Recipe

The Chicken Parmesan sliders have arrived! Chicken topped with melty cheese and marinara, made easy to eat on toasty buns. This is such a delicious and easy slider recipe!

Prep: 15 minutes minutes

Cook: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 people

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast or tenders cut into 24 pieces
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 Hawaiian slider buns 1 package, sliced in half horizontally
  • ½ cup marinara sauce
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375℉. Spray a 9×12 baking sheet or dish with non-stick cooking spray. Get a cooling rack ready to go. Pop baking sheet in the oven to warm, about 4-5 minutes.

  • Cut chicken into small pieces. You want two pieces per slider.

    1 ½ pounds chicken breast or tenders

  • Add flour, salt, and garlic powder to a large ziplock bag. Shake to combine.

    ½ cup flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • Add egg and water to another shallow bowl, whisk to combine.

    2 eggs, 1 tablespoon water

  • Mix breadcrumbs and ½ cup parmesan cheese to another shallow bowl or plate. Season with a little bit of salt and pepper.

    1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

  • Add chicken to the plastic bag with the flour. Shake to coat chicken. Working in batches, use tongs to transfer the chicken to the egg mixture. Make sure to shake any excess flour off the chicken before adding it to the egg. Coat the chicken in the egg and let any excess drip off. Transfer chicken to the breadcrumbs and coat.

  • Transfer the coated chicken to the cooling rack while you bread the remaining chicken.

  • Once the chicken has been breaded, heat a large skillet to a medium heat. Add 1 ½ tablespoons of the butter and 1 ½ tablespoons of the olive oil to the skillet. Once the butter has melted, add half of the chicken pieces. Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, flip and repeat on the other side. Transfer chicken to the toasted buns, you want two pieces of chicken per slider. Repeat with remaining chicken.

    4 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 12 Hawaiian slider buns

  • Top each slider with a tablespoon of marinara. Cover with cheese. Cover with top bun.

    ½ cup marinara sauce, 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • Melt remaining tablespoons of butter. Brush tops of buns with butter. Sprinkle with a little bit of Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese has melted and buns are toasted.

    4 tablespoons butter

Notes

  • Makes 12 sliders.
  • Spice things up with some pickled jalapeno slices.
  • You can use chicken tenders or chicken breasts. If using tenders, you want to use two pieces per slider. If using chicken breasts be sure to cut them into similar sizes.

Storage: Store chicken parmesan sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Parmesan Sliders Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 348Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Cholesterol 88mg29%

Sodium 571mg25%

Potassium 315mg9%

Carbohydrates 28g9%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 22g44%

Vitamin A 389IU8%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 169mg17%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Author: Becky Hardin

Course:Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine:American, Italian

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  1. Chicken Parmesan Sliders Recipe - Easy Chicken Recipes (19)Blaser says

    In the ingredient list it says 1 tsp each on buns of tomato sauce – what?
    Then #1 in instructions says bake until slightly toasted, what -the cookie cooling rack?
    These instructions are strange

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FAQs

What are chicken sliders made of? ›

For the best-ever chicken sliders, mix shredded chicken with mayo, sour cream, and scallions. Melty cheese and buttery rolls take things to the next level.

What goes best with chicken parmesan? ›

Typical sides would be linguine or spaghetti with the same sauce, and some kind of green vegetables, like zucchini (for its Italian aesthetic). Green salad is a good accompaniment, too. What kind of store-bought sauce can I use for chicken parmesan?

Does chicken parm always come with noodles? ›

In the United States and Canada, chicken parmesan is often served as a main course, and sometimes with a side of, or on top of pasta. Many restaurants also offer chicken parm sandwiches.

Why is chicken parmesan so good? ›

Chicken parmigiana encompasses everything we love about Italian food in one bite—the chicken's juicy interior, the crisp coating of the fried breadcrumbs on the meat's exterior, the bright and slightly sweet flavor of the rich tomato sauce, and the silky texture of the mozzarella, slightly browned under a broiler.

What goes good with chicken sliders? ›

Serve BBQ Chicken Sliders

These would be great with chips, fries, pasta salad, broccoli salad, or any roasted vegetable!

Why are my sliders soggy on the bottom? ›

Why are my sliders soggy on the bottom? Your sliders are probably soggy because the sauce soaked into the buns. To avoid this problem, we toast the bottom buns in the oven for a few minutes. This helps to keep the bottom bun sturdy and avoid that soggy bottom.

What is the difference between chicken parmesan and chicken parmigiana? ›

Brace yourself for this one—they're the same dish! Chicken Parmesan and chicken Parmigiana are just different names for the same exact recipe. And, with a name like “chicken Parmigiana”, you might assume that this recipe is Italian. While it has roots in Italy (in a way), chicken Parmesan is all-American.

What not to put with Parmesan? ›

You see, in Italy, Parmesan cheese is reserved for pasta dishes with tomato-based sauces, cream sauces, and meat-based dishes. Adding Parmesan cheese to a seafood-based dish, like spaghetti with clams, is a big no-no. It's like adding ketchup to a steak or pineapple on a pizza – it just doesn't belong!

What cheese tastes best with chicken? ›

Cheese is a great addition to chicken. Some of the best cheeses for chicken sandwiches include mozzarella, gouda, provolone and asiago. You can throw a fresh slice onto your sandwich or melt it for extra goodness.

Why does the breading fall off my chicken parm? ›

You Don't Start Dry

The first step to breading chicken is crucial; make sure the chicken is completely dry before starting the dredging process. Using a paper towel, pat the meat dry on all sides. Excess moisture will cause the flour to get soggy and thus will not adhere properly to the chicken.

Why is my chicken parm rubbery? ›

Overcooking might play a role in your chicken's tire-like texture. Leaving chicken in a pan, oven, or grill for just a little too long can suck the moisture right out and leave you with a dry, rubbery bird. Without moisture, the protein fibers in the chicken become elastic.

Do real Italians eat chicken parm? ›

Despite being a staple of Italian-American cuisine, “chicken parmesan” is nowhere to be found in Italy. Instead, Italians nosh on parmigiana – eggplant layered with tomato sauce and cheese.

Why does chicken parm use mozzarella? ›

Jokes aside, chicken parm has a long, complicated history argued by many historians for different reasons. Believe it or not, there was not readily accessible chicken in Parma, Italy, so the idea started with thin slices of eggplant covered in Neapolitan tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.

What is a fun fact about chicken parmesan? ›

The dish originated from 20th-century Italian diaspora. It has been speculated that the dish is based on a combination of the Italian melanzane alla Parmigiana, a dish using breaded eggplant slices instead of chicken, with a cotoletta, a breaded veal cutlet generally served without sauce or cheese in Italy.

What's the difference between a slider and a sandwich? ›

A slider is an American term for a small sandwich, typically around 2 inches (5 cm) across, made with a bun or dinner roll. Sliders can be served as hors d'oeuvres, snacks, or entrées. They have become a popular game day appetizer in the United States.

What is Mcdonald's chicken sandwich made of? ›

Ingredients: Chicken Breast Fillets With Rib Meat, Water, Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil (canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil), Sugar, Salt, Modified Food Starch, Leavening (baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Yellow Corn Flour, Modified Corn ...

What is the difference between a slider and a burger? ›

Sliders are smaller than burgers and often contain less meat, but they are also more portable and more uncomplicated to eat. Burgers can be messy but are more filling and typically have more nuanced flavors.

What is the rubber thing in chicken? ›

The tendon is connective tissue that helps the muscles attach to the bones, just like the tendons we have! It is entirely edible and not dangerous to consume, but it can get a bit tough or rubbery when cooked, so it is up to you whether you want to remove it or not when prepping your chicken.

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