Parmesan Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Freshly fried Parmesan chicken on a sweet sourdough bun with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Preparation
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, place flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and mix panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese in the third.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with the panko and Parmesan mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Sandwich Assembly
- 5
Toast the Buns
While the chicken is frying, cut the sourdough buns in half and toast them lightly in the oven or on a skillet.
- 6
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread marinara sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place a fried chicken breast on top, then add a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese. Top with fresh basil leaves and place the top half of the bun on.
- 7
Serve
Serve the Parmesan chicken sandwiches warm, with additional marinara sauce on the side if desired.