Can I make this Crispy Chicken Parmesan Sliders Recipe gluten-free?

Absolutely! You can swap the flour and breadcrumbs for gluten-free alternatives — almond flour or rice flour work well for dredging, and gluten-free panko or seasoned crumbs work for coating. Just be sure your other ingredients, like the marinara sauce, are gluten-free too.

What if I don’t have buttermilk?

No worries! You can easily make a buttermilk substitute by mixing 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice with enough milk to make 1 cup. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it thickens and looks a bit curdled — that’s perfect for marinating.

How do I know when the chicken is cooked through?

Since the chicken pieces are thin, cooking about 4 minutes per side on medium-high heat is usually enough. To be sure, you can use an instant-read thermometer — the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Avoid overcooking to keep it juicy.

Can I prepare these sliders ahead of time for a party?

Definitely! You can prepare up to the assembly step a few hours ahead, keep them covered in the fridge, then bake just before serving. This helps maintain the crispiness and melty cheese for an impressive, fresh presentation at your gathering.

Crispy Chicken Parmesan Sliders – Easy & Flavorful Bites

Description

Delicious Chicken Parmesan Sliders featuring crispy breaded chicken, melted provolone and mozzarella sticks, and savory marinara sauce on buttery slider buns. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or main course slider option for any gathering.

Ingredients

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Chicken

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup buttermilk
¾ cup flour
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs, whisked
1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
6 slices provolone cheese
½ cup marinara sauce
18 frozen mozzarella sticks
6 slider buns

Butter Topping

¼ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated

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Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Butterfly the chicken breasts and cut the seam to create 2 thinner slices, each about ¾ inch thick. Cut each slice in half or thirds to match the slider bun size. Pound with a meat mallet as needed to flatten.
Marinate: Place buttermilk in a gallon freezer bag and add chicken pieces. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavor and tenderness.
Breading Setup: Prepare three separate bowls: Bowl 1 with flour, seasoned salt, and black pepper; Bowl 2 with whisked eggs; Bowl 3 with breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and chopped parsley.
Bread Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge pieces in flour mixture, dip in eggs, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumb mixture.
Cook Mozzarella Sticks: Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake frozen mozzarella sticks for 7 minutes, then set aside.
Cook Chicken: Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces until golden brown on each side, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
Assemble Sliders: Arrange bottom halves of slider buns in a casserole dish. Top each with fried chicken, spoon marinara sauce over it, add provolone slice and 3 mozzarella sticks per slider.
Top and Bake: Place top slider buns over assembled ingredients. Mix butter topping ingredients and brush over buns. Cover dish with foil and bake for 8 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 3 minutes until buns are golden brown.
Serve: Remove sliders from oven and serve immediately while hot and melty.

Notes

Slider Buns: Use buns about 4 inches in diameter from bakery or homemade for authentic slider size.
Buttermilk Substitutes: Mix 4 tbsp milk with sour cream, or 2 tbsp milk with plain yogurt, or 1 tbsp white vinegar with milk (let sit 5-10 minutes), or 1 tbsp lemon juice with milk (let sit 10 minutes until curdled).
Chicken can be marinated overnight for extra tenderness and flavor.
Use frozen mozzarella sticks for convenience and consistent melting results.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 850 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
Trans Fat: 0.3 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg