The Best Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Recipe
My husband is not a big fan of Italian food. Yes, you read that right and it bothers this Italian girl. But after 31 years of marriage, I’ve come to accept it. I continue to try new dishes and when I hit on a winner, like this Chicken Parmesan Sandwich recipe, I’m excited.
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I originally planned chicken Parmesan with pasta for dinner but that suggestion was met with dismay. So I suggested Parmesan chicken sandwiches. This was intriguing to my husband so I whipped them up. I had already done the prep work so the sandwiches came together quickly.
For this sandwich, I fried the chicken, though it’s not crispy chicken. The Italian breadcrumbs soften the crust. I prefer to use a neutral oil but you can use olive oil if you prefer.
What do I need to make a Chicken Parmesan Sandwich recipe?
Ingredients
- All Purpose Flour
- Large Egg
- Seasoned Bread Crumbs
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves or Chicken Cutlets
- Salt and Pepper
- Vegetable Oil or Olive Oil
- Hoagie or Sub Rolls
- Pasta Sauce – Use your favorite pasta sauce or a homemade sauce.
Equipment
- Bowls for a breading station.
- Meat Mallet – for flattening the chicken. You could also use a rolling pin.
- Large Skillet
- Tongs for turning the chicken parmigiana.
- Sheet Pan (Baking Sheet)
- Parchment Paper – optional but you can line your baking sheet for easy clean-up.
See the recipe card below for the full recipe.
How do you make chicken parmesan sandwiches?
Making these sandwiches is easy. They are perfect for an easy dinner or weekend lunch.
- Start by pounding the chicken so it is even. It will cook evenly when flattened.
- Start by dipping the chicken into the flour mixture, the egg mixture, and the breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook on the stovetop in a skillet over medium heat to medium high heat.
- When done and golden brown, place chicken on the bottom bun of the hoagie roll. On the top of the chicken breast place the sauce and cheese and bake for about 5 – 8 minutes until cheese is melted. Top with the top bun and serve.
What kind of cheese should I use for fried chicken parm sandwiches?
The best cheese to use is one that melts well, preferably Italian. I prefer Provolone cheese but Mozzarella is a delicious option. A combination of the two also works well.
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What is the best bread for chicken parmesan sandwiches?
Use your favorite sub or hoagie rolls. My Publix supermarket has delicious hoagie rolls so that’s what I used. It’s a hearty sandwich so it needs a hearty roll. A toasted baguette, ciabatta roll, or brioche bun would also be a good choice.
Tips and Suggestions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels and place a cooling rack on top. After frying the chicken cutlets, place them on the rack to drain before assembling the sandwiches.
- Mix in some panko breadcrumbs with seasoned breadcrumbs if you want a little more crunch to your parmesan chicken sandwiches.
- Cook your chicken cutlets to an internal temperature of 165°F.
What can I serve with Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches?
I often served them with chips but a macaroni salad or an Italian chopped salad would be delicious. These sandwiches are perfect for game day, weekend lunch, or busy weeknight dinner. If you can manage some prep work in advance, the sandwiches take little time to get on the table.
More delicious sandwich recipes
I often make hearty sandwiches for an easy weeknight dinner or lunch when my kids are home from college. My bacon and Swiss grilled chicken sandwich is a family favorite as is my hot Colby ham sandwich.
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Parmesan Chicken Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 ½ cups seasoned bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 5 ounces each
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 hoagie rolls sliced
- 4 slices provolone cheese or more if desired
- 1 ⅓ cup marinara or other meatless pasta sauce warmed
Instructions
- Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another bowl, toss bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese.
- Pound chicken with a meat mallet to ½-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dip chicken in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg, then in crumb mixture.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until golden brown and chicken is no longer pink, 4-5 minutes per side. Once done, remove the chicken to paper towels to drain. Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Cut hoagie rolls in half and place the bottom half on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Place one chicken breast on the bottom of each roll and top with warm marinara sauce and provolone cheese. Put the top roll on. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve
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Love a good sandwich for lunch OR dinner!
I’m sure it’s a tasty, hearty sandwich!
I love Chicken Parm sandwiches. I always would order them at an Italian place back home. Now I have the urge to make these!
This sounds like the perfect recipe to bookmark for next time my hubby’s friends come over for board games or a football game.
This is my idea of a perfect sandwich!
He doesn’t like Italian food???????? How does he survive? I know we’ll love these, anything chicken parm has my heart!
These look delicious! My family loves sliders, and I think you could adapt the recipe easily to make them mini.
These are definitely on my radar! They look delicious!