Description
Sizzling chicken parmesan sandwiches pack a punch of Italian-American flavor between crispy golden bread. Melted cheese, marinara sauce, and perfectly breaded chicken create a mouthwatering handheld meal that satisfies hunger with classic comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half lengthwise to make 4 cutlets)
Breading and Seasoning:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sandwich Components and Toppings:
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 hoagie rolls or ciabatta buns, toasted
- 1 ½ cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare three shallow containers for the breading process: one with seasoned flour, another with whisked eggs, and the third with a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian herbs.
- Delicately dredge each chicken cutlet through the flour, ensuring a light and even dusting that covers the entire surface.
- Carefully submerge the flour-coated chicken into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off to create a smooth adhesive layer for the breadcrumb coating.
- Gently press the egg-dipped chicken into the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, using a rolling motion to completely encrust the meat with a crispy, flavorful exterior.
- Use fingertips to firmly pat the breadcrumb coating, guaranteeing a uniform and adherent layer that will crisp beautifully when cooked.
Notes
- Ensure chicken cutlets are evenly pounded to about 1/4-inch thickness for consistent cooking and crispy breading.
- Pat chicken dry before breading to help the flour and breadcrumbs adhere better, creating a crunchier exterior.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond flour or cornstarch, and use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed rice crackers.
- Add extra flavor by mixing some dried herbs like basil or oregano into the breadcrumb mixture for a more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg