Crispy Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Ingredients

• 4 boneless chicken fillets (Pounded to an even 1/4-inch thickness)
• salt (To taste, for chicken)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For chicken seasoning)
• 1 tsp onion powder (For chicken seasoning)
• 1 tsp black pepper powder (For chicken seasoning)
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder (For chicken seasoning)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (For dry mixture)
• salt (To taste, for dry mixture)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For dry mixture)
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder (For dry mixture)
• 1 tsp onion powder (For dry mixture)
• 1 tsp black pepper powder (For dry mixture)
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp dried parsley (For breadcrumbs)
• 1 egg (For egg mixture)
• 0.5 cup water (For egg mixture)
• 1 small onion (Finely diced; for creamy tomato sauce)
• 1 tbsp fresh garlic (Minced; for creamy tomato sauce)
• 3 tbsp tomato paste (For creamy tomato sauce)
• 1.5 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream (For creamy tomato sauce)
• salt and pepper (To taste; for creamy tomato sauce)
• 1 tsp red chili flakes (For creamy tomato sauce)
• 0.333 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (For creamy tomato sauce)
• 1 tbsp oil (For creamy tomato sauce)
• 2 cups fresh basil (For pesto sauce)
• 0.333 cup pine nuts (For pesto sauce)
• 2 cloves garlic (For pesto sauce)
• 0.333 cup olive oil (For pesto sauce)
• 0.333 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (For pesto sauce)
• salt (To taste; for pesto sauce)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For pesto sauce)
• 1 tbsp fresh garlic (Minced; for garlic butter)
• 0.333 cup butter (Melted; for garlic butter)
• 1 tbsp parsley (For garlic butter)
• 4 mini bread loaves (For assembly)
• 12 slices fresh mozzarella cheese (For assembly)
• oil (For frying; amount not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Pound the four boneless chicken fillets to an even 1/4-inch thickness.

2. 2

   Season both sides of the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika powder, and onion powder.

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well.

4. 4

   In another bowl, crack the egg, add the water, and whisk to combine.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and dried parsley.

6. 6

   Coat each chicken fillet in the dry flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, then again in the dry flour mixture, followed by the egg mixture a second time. Finish by coating the chicken in the parsley-seasoned breadcrumbs.

7. 7

   Heat frying oil to 360°F.

8. 8

   Add the breaded chicken to the hot oil and fry for 4–5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

9. 9

   Place mozzarella slices on the fried chicken fillets.

10. 10

    Broil the chicken for 3–5 minutes, until the mozzarella is melted.

Notes

The source states that the recipe continues in a pinned comment, but that continuation was not provided. Therefore, the methods for the creamy tomato sauce, pesto sauce, garlic butter, and final sandwich assembly are unavailable. Frying oil is listed in the method but no quantity is specified.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• sandwich
• Italian-inspired
• crispy chicken
• fried
• broiled
• cheesy