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Chicken Parm Sandwich
This Chicken Parm Sandwich delivers crispy golden chicken, rich marinara, and melty white American cheese layered on buttery toasted bread. It’s crunchy, saucy, cheesy comfort food that hits every note in one perfect bite.
Ingredients
CHICKEN
- 4 thin chicken breasts
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 cups Italian bread crumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
FOR FRYING
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- GARLIC HERB BUTTER
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
FOR BUILDING
- 4 sandwich rolls
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 slices white American cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F, keeping the temperature steady for even frying. Set up three bowls with flour in the first, whisked eggs and milk in the second, and bread crumbs mixed with salt, pepper, and garlic powder in the third.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the egg wash before pressing firmly into the bread crumbs to fully coat. Make sure the coating is even and well adhered for maximum crunch.
- Fry the breaded chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, then transfer to a wire rack to rest while you prepare the rolls.
- Mix softened butter with parsley and garlic powder, then spread evenly on the cut sides of the sandwich rolls. Toast in a skillet over medium heat or in a 375°F oven for 3–5 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant.
- Warm the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until gently simmering. Place the crispy chicken on the toasted rolls, spoon marinara generously over the top, and add slices of white American cheese.
- Broil the open-faced sandwiches for 1–2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with fresh basil, close the sandwiches, and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
