Chicken Proscuitto Mozzarella Slider Recipe

Sliders have been a big crowd pleasers in the last few months. Of course you can make just about anything you want in this neat little bundle. The ideal sandwich is so versatile. Here is an Italian style slider you can surely impress them with! Great addition to your game days and little get together brunch idea.

2 thinly sliced boneless chicken breast
12 slider buns
12 slices of proscuitto or fried bacon
12 slices of mozzarella slices
Italian homemade dressing
Garlic minced in olive oil
1 egg white beaten
Italian flavored bread crumbs
1/4 cup grating cheese
canola oil or frying

In a large zip lock bag, add 2 cups of bread crumbs and 1/4 grating cheese.  Dip the chicken breasts into egg whites then into bread crumbs. Fry in heated oil in a large pan of canola oil till browned on both side. Drain on paper towels. Note:  For less calories, place on a baking sheet and bake until browned around 25 minutes on 400 degree oven. Drizzle with olive oil.

Toast the slider buns brushed with the olive oil and topped with minced garlic until browned.
Place the chicken on the bun topped with mozzarella and proscuitto or bacon. Drizzle with Italian dressing to the top and serve.

Italian Dressing:
1/2 teaspoon each parsley, oregano, basil and garlic powder
pinch of cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Blend all together.
+claudia lamascolo  Author