Description
Smashing blackstone chicken parmesan sandwich delivers classic Italian-American comfort with crispy chicken and melted cheese. Hearty layers between crusty bread make it a perfect meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (large, boneless, skinless)
- 4 mozzarella cheese slices
- ¼ cup (60 ml/2 fl oz) Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) breadcrumbs (Italian-style)
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tbsps olive oil (for cooking)
- 4 sandwich buns or ciabatta rolls
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) marinara sauce, warmed
- 2 tbsps butter (for toasting buns)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Griddle Preparation: Heat Blackstone griddle to medium-high, lightly coating surface with oil to ensure smooth cooking environment.
- Chicken Transformation: Pound chicken cutlets between plastic wrap, infusing with a robust seasoning blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian herbs, and paprika for maximum flavor penetration.
- Coating Technique: Execute a three-stage breading process – dust cutlets with flour, immerse in whisked eggs, then generously coat with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese mixture, creating a textural armor.
- Griddle Mastery: Place breaded chicken on heated surface, applying strategic spatula pressure to generate a crisp, golden exterior while maintaining inner tenderness.
- Cheese Elevation: Drape cutlets with mozzarella, utilizing lid to create a steam chamber that melts cheese and intensifies flavor profile.
- Bun Enhancement: Brush bun surfaces with butter, toasting on griddle until achieving a delicate golden crispness.
- Sandwich Construction: Layer cheese-covered chicken between toasted buns, crafting a harmonious culinary composition that balances crunch, melt, and seasoned complexity.
Notes
- Flatten Smartly: Use even, gentle strokes when pounding chicken to ensure uniform thickness for consistent cooking and perfect crispiness.
- Seasoning Strategy: Layer seasonings generously but strategically, allowing each spice to complement without overwhelming the chicken’s natural flavor.
- Coating Technique: Shake off excess flour and breadcrumbs to prevent clumpy, dense breading that could turn soggy during cooking.
- Control Griddle Heat: Monitor temperature carefully to achieve golden-brown crust without burning, adjusting flame for optimal searing and crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg