Description
This crispy Chicken Parmesan Sandwich combines golden-fried chicken cutlets with warm marinara, melty mozzarella, and toasted rolls for the ultimate comfort food. It’s quick, hearty, and full of bold Italian-American flavors — perfect for lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded thin)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetable oil for frying
For the Sandwich:
2 crusty sandwich rolls (ciabatta, hoagie, or brioche buns work well)
1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
4 slices mozzarella cheese (or use provolone for a sharper bite)
2 tbsp butter (for toasting the buns)
Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to about ½-inch thickness for even cooking. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Bread the Chicken: Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat with the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture. Press gently to help the coating stick.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Warm the Marinara: In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the marinara sauce without letting it boil, to preserve its flavor.
- Toast the Rolls: Slice the rolls in half and butter the insides. Toast them in a skillet or under the broiler until golden brown.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread marinara sauce on the bottom half of each roll, top with the fried chicken, another spoonful of sauce, and mozzarella slices. Broil for 1–2 minutes if desired, until the cheese melts. Finish with fresh basil and the top half of the roll.
Notes
- For a spicier version, try adding crushed red pepper flakes to the marinara.
- Provolone or fontina cheese are great alternatives to mozzarella.
- Panko breadcrumbs can add extra crunch if preferred.
- These sandwiches are best served fresh, but you can prep components ahead and assemble to order.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 160mg