Description
Make the best chicken parm sandwich with this ultimate guide! Learn how to cook crispy chicken, choose the best cheese, and perfect your sauce.
Ingredients
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half
½ cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, whisked
1¼ cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
1teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups canola oil (for frying)
6 Italian-style hoagie rolls
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ teaspoon garlic salt
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
1½ cups marinara sauce
⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
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Prepare the Dredging Station
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs.
- In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Place flour in a third shallow bowl.
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Dredge the Chicken
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create cutlets.
- Coat each cutlet in flour, then dip into the whisked eggs, followed by the breadcrumb mixture.
- Repeat the egg and breadcrumb step to double-dredge for extra crispiness.
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Fry the Chicken
- Heat canola oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove and place on a wire rack.
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Melt the Cheese
- Place the fried chicken cutlets on a baking sheet.
- Top each with mozzarella slices and broil for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Toast the Hoagie Rolls
- Slice the hoagie rolls in half and brush with melted butter mixed with garlic salt.
- Toast under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.
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Assemble the Sandwiches
- Spoon marinara sauce onto each toasted roll.
- Place the cheesy chicken cutlet on top.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil, close the sandwich, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, refrigerate the breaded chicken for 15 minutes before frying.
- If you prefer a healthier version, bake the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Use fresh mozzarella for a richer, creamier taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan-Frying & Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 733 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1873mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 237mg
Keywords: Chicken parm sandwich, chicken parmesan sub, crispy chicken sandwich, Italian hoagie, homemade chicken parm, fried chicken sandwich, marinara sandwich.