Chicken Parmesan Ciabatta Recipe
Crispy Parmesan breaded chicken, marinara, basil aioli, provolone, Parmesan & herb crusted ciabatta roll
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Sauces
Breads
Herb Crust
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare Chicken
Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- 2
Coat Chicken
Set up a breading station: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in a third bowl. Season the flour with salt and pepper.
- 3
Bread Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture.
- 4
Cook Chicken
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
Make Basil Aioli
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and chopped fresh basil. Mix well and set aside.
- 6
Heat Marinara Sauce
In a small saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over low heat until warmed through.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 7
Prepare Ciabatta Rolls
Slice the ciabatta rolls in half. On the bottom half of each roll, spread a generous amount of basil aioli.
- 8
Layer Ingredients
Place the cooked chicken breast on top of the aioli, followed by a slice of provolone cheese. Spoon some marinara sauce over the cheese.
- 9
Add Herb Crust
Sprinkle dried Italian herbs over the top for added flavor.
- 10
Complete Sandwich
Top with the other half of the ciabatta roll and press down gently.
- 11
Serve
Cut the sandwich in half and serve warm with additional marinara sauce on the side if desired.
