Description

Chicken Parm Sliders are a fun and delicious twist on the classic chicken Parmesan, featuring crispy breaded chicken tenders, melted mozzarella, marinara sauce, and a garlic butter topping, all served on soft Hawaiian slider rolls.

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

1 lb. frozen breaded chicken tenders or nuggets

1 (12-oz.) pkg. sweet Hawaiian slider rolls

1 garlic clove, grated or finely chopped

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Kosher salt, to taste

For the Assembly:

2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided

2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano, divided

1 cup homemade or store-bought marinara, plus more for serving

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Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Cook frozen chicken tenders as per package instructions. Let cool slightly and cut large tenders into 2-inch pieces.
Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and place the bottom half of the slider rolls cut-side up on the baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 3-5 minutes until slightly crispy.
Prepare garlic butter: Microwave the garlic, butter, and red pepper flakes (if using) in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. Season with salt.
Assemble the sliders: Spread half the shredded mozzarella on the bottom buns. Add fresh basil and half the Pecorino Romano. Place the chicken pieces on top, followed by marinara sauce and remaining mozzarella. Top with the other half of the buns and brush with garlic butter.
Bake the sliders: Bake for 25 minutes or until warmed through and the buns are golden brown.
Finish and serve: Brush the top buns with the remaining garlic butter and sprinkle with the remaining Pecorino Romano. Serve with extra marinara sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

Cheese Swap: Use provolone or an Italian cheese blend instead of mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
Vegetarian Option: Substitute the chicken tenders with breaded plant-based nuggets to make the sliders vegetarian.
Add Heat: Include more crushed red pepper flakes or a bit of hot sauce for extra spice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 540mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 19g
Cholesterol: 55mg