Description
Spooky halloween chicken parmesan sliders blend Italian classics with festive Halloween spirit. Crispy chicken cutlets, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella nestle between mini buns, delighting guests with ghoulish charm you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound breaded chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Bread and Base:
- 8 slider buns
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (optional)
- Halloween-themed toothpicks or decorations (for serving)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, preparing a baking sheet for assembling the sliders.
- Cook breaded chicken tenders following the package heating instructions until crispy and golden.
- Carefully split slider buns horizontally, creating a base and top for each sandwich.
- Generously spread marinara sauce across the bottom half of each bun, creating a flavorful foundation.
- Gently place a hot chicken tender onto the sauced bun surface.
- Layer a slice of mozzarella cheese directly over the warm chicken tender.
- Dust the cheese with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan for an extra savory touch.
- Crown each slider with its corresponding bun top and delicately brush the exterior with olive oil.
- Transfer the prepared sliders to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese melts completely and buns turn a light golden brown.
- After removing from the oven, embellish with fresh basil leaves and playful Halloween-themed decorative elements to enhance the festive presentation.
Notes
- Customize chicken tenders by choosing gluten-free breading or plant-based alternatives for dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like provolone or pepper jack to add unique flavor profiles.
- Use homemade marinara sauce for a fresher taste and control over sodium levels.
- Create spooky Halloween presentation by cutting cheese into ghost shapes or using orange and black food decorations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg