Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delicious Chicken Parmesan Sandwich recipe. Crispy breaded chicken cutlets, gooey melted cheese, and savory marinara sauce, all nestled in a toasted sandwich roll.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Cutlets:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Assembly:
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce, warmed
- 4 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 4 crusty sandwich rolls, toasted
- Fresh basil leaves, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Cutlets: Pound chicken cutlets to an even thickness and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dredge and Coat: Dredge each piece in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
- Fry Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet, fry cutlets until golden and cooked through, then drain on paper towels.
- Top and Broil: Place chicken on a baking sheet, top with marinara and cheese, broil until melted.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Place each cutlet on a toasted roll, add marinara and basil, then serve.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, use panko breadcrumbs.
- Add crushed red pepper to the marinara for extra heat.
- These sandwiches pair well with fries or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Broil
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
