Chicken Parm Sliders

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced into 12 pieces
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 12 slider buns, split
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set a wire rack on top, if available.

2. 2

   Set up a dredging station: place flour in one shallow dish, beaten eggs in a second, and combine panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a third.

3. 3

   Dredge each chicken piece in flour, then egg, then press into the panko mixture to coat evenly on both sides.

4. 4

   Arrange the breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle or brush with olive oil.

5. 5

   Bake until golden and cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

   18:00 · Bake chicken
6. 6

   Remove chicken from the oven and switch the oven to broil. Top each piece with a spoonful of marinara sauce and a slice of mozzarella.

7. 7

   Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.

   2:00 · Broil cheese
8. 8

   Slice slider buns in half horizontally and brush the cut sides with melted butter.

9. 9

   Toast the buns cut-side up under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly golden.

   1:00 · Toast buns
10. 10

    Place a piece of cheesy chicken on each bottom bun, sprinkle with chopped basil, and cap with the top bun.

11. 11

    Secure each slider with a toothpick if desired and serve warm.