High Protein & Low Calorie Chicken Parma Sliders

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 4 slices low-moisture mozzarella cheese
• 4 small slider buns
• 4 fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
• Cooking spray

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of panko and Parmesan cheese.
3. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly in the panko-Parmesan mixture.
4. Place breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking spray.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
6. While chicken bakes, warm marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
7. Once chicken is cooked, place a slice of mozzarella on each piece and return to oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
8. Toast slider buns lightly in a toaster or oven.
9. Assemble sliders by placing a slice of tomato on the bottom bun, followed by a basil leaf, a slice of cheesy chicken, and a drizzle of marinara sauce.
10. Top with the remaining bun and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
11. Serve immediately.