Description
Chicken Parmesan Sliders
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 12 sliders
Ingredients
For the Chicken
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2 large chicken breasts, cut horizontally into 4 thin cutlets
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1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tsp lemon juice, rested 5 min)
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1 cup flour
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1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (Italian-style preferred)
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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Vegetable oil, for frying
For Assembly
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1 package (12-count) Hawaiian rolls
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1½ cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tbsp melted butter
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½ tsp garlic powder
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Prep the Chicken:
Cut chicken breasts into smaller slider-sized pieces (about 12). Pat dry with paper towels.
2. Bread the Chicken:
Set up three bowls:
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Bowl 1: flour mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
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Bowl 2: buttermilk
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Bowl 3: breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese
Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip into buttermilk, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
3. Fry the Chicken:
Heat about ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F/74°C internal temp). Drain on paper towels.
4. Assemble the Sliders:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally (keep them connected).
Place the bottom halves on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Layer in order:
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Spoon marinara sauce over the bottoms.
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Add the fried chicken pieces.
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Spoon a little more sauce on top of each chicken piece.
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Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top.
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Add the top halves of the rolls.
5. Brush and Bake:
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley. Brush over the tops of the rolls.
Bake uncovered for 10–12 minutes, until the cheese melts and the tops are golden.
6. Serve:
Let rest 5 minutes, then slice along the roll lines and serve warm.
Notes
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Make it spicy: Add crushed red pepper flakes or a drizzle of spicy marinara.
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Shortcut: Use frozen breaded chicken tenders or cutlets to save time.
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Make ahead: Bread and fry the chicken up to a day ahead; reheat before assembling.
Nutrition
- Calories: 310 Cal Per Serving
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 23g