Description
Halloween Chicken Parm Sliders are a spooky and fun twist on the classic chicken parmesan, perfect for a festive party or Halloween gathering. Crispy chicken tenders topped with marinara sauce, sharp ‘teeth’ mozzarella cheese, and olive ‘monster eyes’ come together quickly to create adorable and tasty sliders that kids and adults alike will enjoy.
Ingredients
Slider Ingredients
- 8 frozen chicken tenders
- 8 slider buns
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup marinara sauce
- 16 green olives stuffed with pimento
Instructions
- Cook Chicken Tenders: Remove the frozen chicken tenders from the freezer and cook them according to the package directions until fully cooked and crispy.
- Prepare Cheese “Teeth”: While the chicken tends cook, use a paring knife to carefully cut jagged edges on each slice of mozzarella cheese to resemble sharp teeth.
- Make Olive Eyes: Skewer one green olive onto a toothpick to serve as monster eyes. Prepare two olives per slider.
- Warm Marinara Sauce: Heat marinara sauce over medium heat in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
- Assemble Sliders: Place about 1 tablespoon of warm marinara sauce on the bottom half of each slider bun.
- Add Chicken Tender: Place one hot cooked chicken tender on top of the marinara sauce on each bun.
- Add More Sauce: Spoon additional marinara over the chicken tender if desired.
- Top with Cheese: Add the mozzarella cheese slice with the cut “teeth” facing forward on top of the chicken tender.
- Cap the Slider: Place the top half of the slider bun over the cheese.
- Add Monster Eyes: Skewer two olives onto the top bun of each slider to create monster eyes.
- Serve: Serve the sliders immediately while hot for best taste and presentation.
Notes
- Use chicken tenders that are crispy and fully cooked to mimic classic chicken parm texture.
- Cut the mozzarella cheese carefully to create the spooky teeth effect without tearing the slices.
- To keep sliders warm before serving, cover loosely with foil.
- Additional garnishes like fresh basil or a sprinkle of Parmesan can add extra flavor.
- These sliders are best enjoyed fresh for optimal crispness and cheesiness.
