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chicken parm sandwich - assembling a chicken parm sandwich

Chicken Parm Sandwich


  • Author: Ava | Friday Recipes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x

Description

A crispy, cheesy chicken parm sandwich made with golden-fried chicken cutlets, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted mozzarella on toasted Italian bread.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to ½-inch thickness)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)

For Assembly:

  • 4 hoagie rolls (or brioche buns)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for toasting)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for toasting)
  • Fresh basil (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the breading station: In separate bowls, set up flour, egg wash (eggs + milk), and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan and spices.
  2. Bread the chicken: Dredge each cutlet in flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. Repeat for a double-coating.
  3. Fry the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (350°F/175°C). Fry each cutlet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on a wire rack.
  4. Toast the bread: Spread butter and garlic powder on the hoagie rolls and toast in a skillet for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Assemble the sandwich: Spoon marinara on the toasted bread, place crispy chicken on top, add mozzarella, and broil for 30 seconds until melted.
  6. Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with Parmesan and fresh basil, then enjoy!

Notes

For a healthier version, bake the chicken at 425°F for 20 minutes instead of frying.
For extra crunch, use Panko breadcrumbs in the coating.
To reheat, bake at 375°F for 10 minutes to restore crispiness.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: ~650 per sandwich
  • Sugar: ~6g
  • Fat: ~30g
  • Carbohydrates: ~60g
  • Fiber: ~4g
  • Protein: ~45g
  • Cholesterol: ~125mg