Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, featuring tender, breaded chicken smothered in rich marinara and gooey mozzarella. Perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this sandwich is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whip it up easily at home using simple ingredients for a restaurant-quality meal that will impress your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 sub rolls or ciabatta bread (6 inches each)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pound chicken breasts to about half an inch thick.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko breadcrumbs in a third.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into egg mixture, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place fried chicken on a baking sheet, spoon marinara sauce over each piece, and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Assemble sandwiches by layering fresh basil on split rolls followed by cheesy chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Swap mozzarella for provolone for a different flavor. Add spices like Italian seasoning or crushed red pepper for an extra kick. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and rolls to make this dish gluten-free.