# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.1 lbs), cut into 12 pieces
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Breading
06 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
07 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
→ Assembly
09 - 12 mini brioche slider buns
10 - 1/2 cup basil pesto
11 - 1 cup marinara sauce
12 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal heat distribution and easy cleanup.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until all pieces are evenly coated with seasoning mixture.
03 - In a shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and dried Italian herbs. Mix thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly throughout.
04 - Dredge each seasoned chicken piece in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to ensure coating adheres completely to all surfaces.
05 - Arrange breaded chicken pieces on prepared baking sheet in single layer. Bake at 400°F for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - While chicken bakes, slice each mini brioche bun horizontally in half. Spread approximately 2 teaspoons basil pesto on cut surface of each bottom half.
07 - Once chicken is cooked, place one piece on each pesto-spread bun bottom. Top each with 1 tablespoon marinara sauce and approximately 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese.
08 - Position top halves of buns over filled bottoms. Transfer all assembled sliders to baking dish and brush melted butter evenly over tops of buns.
09 - Bake assembled sliders at 400°F for 5 minutes until cheese is completely melted and bun tops achieve light golden-brown color.
10 - Remove from oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately while warm, with additional marinara sauce for dipping on the side.
