Description
Classic chicken parmesan sandwiches elevate comfort cuisine with crispy breaded chicken, melted mozzarella, and zesty marinara on toasted rolls. Italian-American flavors combine for a satisfying sandwich perfect for quick meals and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, sliced in half lengthwise to make 4 cutlets)
- 1 ½ cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 4 hoagie rolls or ciabatta buns (toasted)
- 1 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Breading Preparation: Arrange three shallow dishes – one with seasoned flour, another with whisked eggs, and the final one combining breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian herbs to create a comprehensive coating station.
- Flour Coating: Gently dredge chicken cutlets through the seasoned flour, ensuring a delicate, even layer that completely covers the surface, creating a foundational base for the subsequent coating.
- Egg Wash Dipping: Immerse the flour-dusted chicken into the egg mixture, allowing excess to cascade off, forming a smooth, adhesive layer that will help the breadcrumb mixture cling perfectly to the meat.
- Breadcrumb Encrusting: Roll the egg-coated chicken in the seasoned breadcrumb blend, using a pressing motion to create a fully adherent, crispy exterior that promises a golden, flavorful finish when cooked.
- Final Coating Technique: Use fingertips to firmly press and smooth the breadcrumb layer, ensuring a uniform, well-integrated coating that will transform into a beautifully crisp and aromatic exterior during cooking.
Notes
- Maintain Consistent Coating: Ensure even and uniform breading by using a gentle, consistent pressure when coating chicken to prevent thick or thin patches.
- Control Moisture Level: Pat chicken cutlets completely dry before breading to help breadcrumbs adhere better and achieve maximum crispiness.
- Watch Frying Temperature: Maintain oil at 350-375°F for perfect golden-brown exterior without burning the breading or undercooking the chicken.
- Prevent Soggy Sandwich: Let fried chicken rest on wire rack instead of paper towels to preserve crispy texture and avoid steam-induced sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg