Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Recipe
crispy chicken cutlet topped with marinara and melted provolone on a bulky roll
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Ingredients
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Chicken Cutlet
Toppings
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Preparing the Chicken Cutlet
- 1
Pound the Chicken
Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow dishes, place flour in the first dish, beaten eggs in the second, and bread crumbs mixed with salt and pepper in the third.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with bread crumbs, pressing to adhere.
- 4
Fry the Cutlets
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken cutlets and fry for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 5
Prepare the Rolls
Slice the bulky rolls in half horizontally and lightly toast them if desired.
- 6
Add Marinara and Cheese
Place a fried chicken cutlet on the bottom half of each roll. Spoon marinara sauce generously over the cutlet and top with provolone cheese slices.
- 7
Melt the Cheese
Place the assembled sandwiches under a broiler for about 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Top with fresh basil leaves, cover with the top half of the roll, and serve immediately.