Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Recipe
Breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, served on ciabatta
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Ingredients
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Chicken Preparation
Tomato Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare Chicken
Pound the chicken breasts to an even ½-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 2
- 3
Bread Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, then coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to adhere.
- 4
Cook Chicken
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add breaded chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Tomato Sauce
- 5
Sauté Garlic
In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Simmer Sauce
Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, dried basil, and sugar. Stir to combine and simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Sandwich Assembly
- 7
- 8
Assemble Sandwich
Place a cooked chicken breast on the bottom half of each ciabatta roll. Spoon tomato sauce over the chicken, top with slices of mozzarella, and place under the broiler for 1–2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 9
Finish and Serve
Top with fresh basil leaves and close the sandwich with the top half of the roll. Serve immediately.
