Description
A crispy breaded chicken cutlet topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, all tucked into a toasted sub roll. A delicious, comforting twist on the classic Chicken Parmesan.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-style)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 sub rolls or hoagie buns
Olive oil for frying
Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
- In one bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. In another bowl, beat the egg.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg, then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy. Once done, transfer the chicken to a baking sheet.
- Spoon marinara sauce over the fried chicken breasts and top each with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- While the chicken bakes, toast the sub rolls in the oven or on a separate skillet until lightly browned.
- Once the chicken is done, place each chicken cutlet on a toasted roll, and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy!
Notes
- Spicy Chicken Parmesan: Add a few red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture or drizzle some hot sauce over the marinara for an extra kick.
- Chicken Parmesan with Pesto: Spread a thin layer of pesto on the bread before adding the chicken for a herbaceous twist.
- Grilled Chicken Parmesan Sandwich: For a lighter version, grill the chicken breasts instead of frying them. You’ll still get a deliciously crispy exterior while cutting down on the oil.
- Cheese Options: Swap the mozzarella for provolone or a mix of Italian cheeses like fontina, cheddar, or Parmesan for different flavors.
- Vegetarian Parmesan Sandwich: Use eggplant slices instead of chicken for a vegetarian version of this classic sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Fried, Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
