Description
Sizzling Blackstone smashed chicken parmesan sandwich promises crispy perfection with golden-brown chicken and melted cheese. Italian-inspired comfort combines restaurant-quality flavor and backyard grill excitement for hungry sandwich enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Italian-style breadcrumbs
Cooking and Serving:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
- 4 sandwich buns or ciabatta rolls
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) marinara sauce, warmed
- 2 tablespoons butter (for toasting buns)
- Fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking surface by heating the Blackstone griddle to a sizzling medium-high temperature, creating a lightly oiled landscape for culinary creativity.
- Transform chicken cutlets into tender canvases by gently pounding them between protective plastic, seasoning generously with a harmonious blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian herbs, and smoky paprika.
- Craft a crispy exterior through a three-stage coating ritual: first, dust the seasoned cutlets in a light flour veil, then baptize them in whisked eggs, and finally cloak them in a crunchy mixture of breadcrumbs and aged Parmesan.
- Unleash the smashing technique by placing the breaded chicken onto the heated griddle, applying gentle pressure with a spatula to create a perfectly crisp, golden foundation.
- Elevate the cutlets with a blanket of melting mozzarella, using a dome lid to create a steamy cheese sanctuary that transforms the chicken into a molten masterpiece.
- Enhance the sandwich’s foundation by brushing bun surfaces with butter and toasting them to a delicate golden perfection on the griddle’s waiting surface.
- Assemble the sandwich by nestling the crispy, cheese-laden chicken between the toasted buns, creating a harmonious marriage of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Choose thin chicken cutlets to ensure even cooking and quick smashing on the griddle.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help breading stick better and create a crispier exterior.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like provolone or fontina for unique flavor variations.
- Add a splash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture for extra kick and personalization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg