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Parmesan Chicken Sandwich

Make the best Parmesan Chicken Sandwich recipe at home! Crispy chicken, tangy marinara, and melted mozzarella come together in this easy Italian classic.
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Golden Italian fried chicken parmesan sandwich with marinara sauce, shredded cheese, and crispy bread.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Lunch

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin (150 g each)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup 120 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup 100 g Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup 50 g grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 3 tablespoon 45 ml extra virgin olive oil

For Assembly

  • 1 cup 240 ml homemade marinara sauce
  • 8 slices fresh mozzarella
  • 4 crusty Italian sandwich rolls or ciabatta
  • 2 tablespoon fresh basil leaves torn

Essential Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Meat mallet
  • 3 Shallow bowls your dredging station for flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Tongs
  • Baking Sheet
  • Pastry Brush

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

  • Place your chicken breasts on a cutting board and use a meat mallet to pound them to about ½ inch thick.
  • Season both sides with salt and freshly cracked pepper. This ensures quick, even cooking and the perfect crispy texture later on.

Step 2: Set Up the Dredging Station

  • Prepare three shallow bowls:
  • Add flour to the first.
  • Beat the eggs in the second.
  • Mix breadcrumbs with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano in the third.
  • Coat each chicken breast first in flour, then dip in egg, and finally press into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.

Step 3: Fry the Chicken

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Once hot, add the breaded chicken cutlets and cook for about 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Step 4: Assemble the Sandwiches

  • Lightly toast your Italian sandwich rolls on a baking sheet.
  • Spread a generous layer of marinara sauce on the bottom halves, place the crispy chicken cutlets on top, and layer with mozzarella slices.
  • Broil for 1–2 minutes until the cheese is perfectly melted.

Step 5: Finish and Serve

  • Remove from the oven, top with fresh basil, and close the sandwiches.
  • Serve immediately for the best flavor and crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 42gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 980mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g