Description
Crispy chicken morsels paired with zesty Caesar dressing, romaine, and garlic butter buns. These elegant sliders balance hot, cold, and creamy textures for a bold, crowd-pleasing flavor.
Ingredients
4 large chicken breasts
1 pack (12 pieces) slider buns (brioche recommended)
1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
4–5 anchovy fillets (finely chopped)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 egg yolks
3 cloves garlic (1 minced, 2 pressed/fresh)
1 lemon (zest and 1/4 cup juice)
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped or 1 tsp dried)
1 tbsp mayonnaise
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
Salt and pepper
Optional: Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Increase oven to 400°F (200°C)
Evenly flatten chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness
Cut each breast into 12 horizontal slices
Coat chicken pieces in breadcrumbs
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet and sauté until golden (6-8 min)
Meanwhile, make dressing: blend anchovies, Parmesan, egg yolks, pressed garlic, lemon zest/juice, mustard, mayonnaise, and 2 tbsp oil until smooth
Prepare garlic butter by mixing softened butter with minced garlic and parsley
Brush toasted buns with remaining garlic butter
Spoon 1 tsp dressing in each bottom bun
Top with hot chicken, 1 tsp dressing, and a lettuce leaf
Finish with Parmesan crumbles, lemon zest, and top buns
Notes
Chill assembled sliders at 40°F (4°C) for up to 3 hours before serving
For gluten-free: use gluten-free buns and Panko
Storage: Consume fresh for best texture
Bread chicken ahead; fry just before assembly
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes for Busy Nights
- Method: Frying/Toasting
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg