Description
Chicken parmesan sliders bring classic Italian-American flavors to miniature sandwich form. Melted mozzarella, crispy breaded chicken, and marinara sauce create an irresistible handheld meal you’ll devour with enthusiasm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) chicken tenders, cooked
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 8 oz (226 g) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 12 Kings Hawaiian rolls
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup (57 grams) butter, melted
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 3 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 350°F, establishing a perfect environment for melding flavors and textures.
- Foundation: Split Hawaiian rolls horizontally, maintaining structural integrity for optimal layering, and nestle the bottom half in a baking dish.
- Cheese Base: Strategically arrange provolone cheese slices across the roll foundation, creating a creamy initial layer.
- Protein Layer: Position cooked chicken tenders atop the cheese, ensuring comprehensive coverage and flavor distribution.
- Sauce and Enhancement: Cascade marinara sauce over the chicken, followed by mozzarella slices, introducing rich tomato complexity and additional melting potential.
- Herbal Accent: Scatter freshly chopped basil leaves to infuse a vibrant, aromatic dimension to the ensemble.
- Roll Completion: Crown the assembled ingredients with the reserved Hawaiian roll tops.
- Butter Infusion: Craft a decadent butter blend incorporating melted butter, sea salt, minced garlic, parsley, and parmesan cheese.
- Surface Treatment: Lavishly brush the butter mixture across the roll tops, ensuring comprehensive and uniform coverage.
- Baking Process: Envelop the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, allowing cheese to melt seamlessly. Uncover and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes to achieve a golden, crisp exterior.
- Serving: Extract from the oven, segment into individual portions, and serve these warm, indulgent sliders immediately for maximum gustatory pleasure.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Strategy: Choose high-quality provolone and mozzarella for optimal melting and rich, creamy flavor profiles.
- Chicken Preparation Tip: Use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken tenders to dramatically reduce overall preparation time.
- Butter Mixture Magic: Ensure garlic is finely minced to distribute flavor evenly and prevent overwhelming garlic chunks.
- Serving Suggestion: Allow sliders to rest for 2-3 minutes after baking to help cheese set and prevent burning your mouth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg