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Golden Italian fried chicken parmesan sandwich with marinara sauce, shredded cheese, and crispy bread.

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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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 620 kcal

Equipment

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

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
Keyword Chicken Parmesan Sandwich recipe, crispy chicken Parmesan sandwich, Italian sandwich recipes
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