Description
These Halloween Chicken Parm Sliders are spooky, cheesy, and fun to make! Crispy chicken tenders, marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella come together in fluffy slider buns — then topped with olive ‘eyeballs’ for a monster-inspired Halloween party appetizer that kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
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Essentials:
- 8 frozen chicken tenders
- 8 slider buns
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup marinara sauce
- 16 green olives stuffed with pimento (for eyes)
Optional Add-Ons:
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Hot sauce for heat
Substitutions and Shortcuts:
- Chicken tenders: Swap with homemade breaded chicken breasts if desired.
- Slider buns: Use mini bagels or cut larger rolls into slider-sized portions.
- Marinara sauce: Swap with BBQ sauce, spicy tomato sauce, or pizza sauce for variety.
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken Tenders: Preheat oven and bake chicken tenders according to package instructions (about 20 minutes) until crispy.
- Prepare the Cheese: Cut mozzarella slices with a paring knife to resemble jagged monster teeth.
- Create the Monster Eyes: Skewer two green olives (with pimentos) onto a toothpick for each slider.
- Warm the Marinara: Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until gently simmering.
- Assemble the Sliders: Layer the bottom bun with a spoonful of marinara, add a chicken tender, top with mozzarella “teeth,” then place the top bun.
- Add the Eyes: Insert olive skewers into the top bun to create monster faces.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy warm for the best gooey cheese and crispy chicken texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brush buns with garlic butter before assembly.
- Make ahead tip: Cook chicken tenders in advance and assemble just before serving.
- These sliders are a crowd-pleaser for Halloween parties, spooky movie nights, or themed dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Bake & Assemble
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Halloween chicken parm sliders, monster sliders, Halloween party food, spooky appetizers