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Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Recipe

Chicken Parm Sandwich Recipe

Delicious chicken parmesan sandwiches! The chicken is wonderfully tender and crispy, topped with marinara and mozzarella.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 sandwiches
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Equipment (affiliate links)

  • 3 Shallow Bowls
  • 1 Pan
  • 1 cookie sheet
  • 1 Rack
  • 1 Microwave
  • 1 Broiler
  • 1 Small Bowl

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise*
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs whisked
  • 1 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups canola oil
  • 6 Italian-style buns **
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, salt, pepper, and grated parmesan cheese. Transfer to a shallow bowl. Whisk eggs and transfer to a second shallow bowl. Place flour in a third shallow bowl.
    3 chicken breasts
  • Dredge chicken by dipping the cutlets in the following order: flour, egg, breadcrumbs, egg, breadcrumbs.
    3 chicken breasts
  • Heat oil in pan on medium high heat. When oil is hot, turn heat down to medium and shallow fry the chicken for three to four minutes on each side, until golden brown and no longer pink inside.
    3 chicken breasts
  • Place the chicken on a rack over a cookie sheet and top with sliced mozzerella cheese. Broil the chicken for 3 minutes until the cheese is melted. Watch carefully so they don't burn.
    3 chicken breasts
  • Cut buns in half, spread with butter and sprinkle with garlic salt. Toast under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, watching carefully.
    3 chicken breasts
  • Heat marinara sauce in the microwave for 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds. Spoon ¼ cup marinara sauce on each chicken cutlet and sprinkle with chopped basil. Place on buns and serve.
    3 chicken breasts

Notes

Thin chicken breasts, or chicken cutlets, are perfect for this recipe--they get nice and crisp. Make your own chicken cutlets by cutting breasts in half horizontally.
The buns I used were labeled 'Italian Hoagies', but any oblong shape will work.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 733kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 1873mg | Potassium: 739mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1085IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 353mg | Iron: 14mg