Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders
Deliciously savory sliders combining tender chicken, rich Swiss cheese, and zesty mustard, all nestled in soft slider buns.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Meat Mallet
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Pounded to even thickness for even cooking.
Cheese
- 6 ounces Swiss Cheese Sliced thinly for easy melting.
Buns
- 12 pieces Slider Buns Soft and slightly sweet.
Condiments
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Adds a zesty kick.
Coating
- 1 cup Seasoned Breadcrumbs For coating the chicken.
Binding
- 2 large Eggs Whisked for binding breadcrumbs.
Seasoning
- to taste Salt and Pepper For seasoning the chicken.
Oil
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For drizzling over chicken before baking.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness, about half an inch.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: whisk the eggs in one bowl and place breadcrumbs in another.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the breaded chicken.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- While chicken is baking, prepare the slider buns by cutting them in half and toasting if desired.
- Once chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes.
- Assemble sliders with chicken, Swiss cheese, and Dijon mustard on the buns.
- Optionally, return assembled sliders to the oven for 5 minutes to melt cheese.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For variations, try different cheeses or add jalapeños for heat. Serve with sweet potato fries or a salad.