Description
Comfort meets gourmet in this chicken parmesan grilled cheese sandwich, blending Italian-inspired flavors with classic American comfort food. Crispy chicken, melted mozzarella, and marinara sauce nestled between golden, buttery bread create a delicious crossover meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 small chicken breast, pounded thin
Breading and Cheese:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) Italian breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (60 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- Extra Parmesan cheese for topping
Coating and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten
- ¼ cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil (for frying)
Bread and Spread:
- 4 slices of thick bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or Texas toast)
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter, softened
Additional:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) marinara sauce
Instructions
- Prepare three shallow vessels: combine flour with aromatic seasonings in the first, whisk egg in the second, and blend breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan in the third.
- Carefully coat chicken cutlet through a precise layering process: first dust with seasoned flour, then immerse in beaten egg, and finally enrobe with herbed breadcrumb mixture.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over moderate temperature, allowing chicken to sizzle and transform into a golden-brown delicacy, cooking approximately 3-4 minutes per side until thoroughly cooked.
- Remove chicken from pan and allow brief resting period before slicing into elegant, uniform strips.
- Select robust bread slices and generously spread marinara sauce on interior surfaces.
- Layer crispy chicken strips across one bread slice, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle additional Parmesan and mozzarella cheese generously over chicken strips.
- Crown with second bread slice, creating a comprehensive sandwich structure.
- Return skillet to heat, introducing a touch more olive oil, and carefully grill sandwich until exterior turns crisp and golden, cheese melts luxuriously.
- Slice diagonally, revealing molten cheese interior, and serve immediately while temperature and texture remain optimal.
Notes
- Perfectly coat chicken by using a light touch when dredging, ensuring an even, thin layer of each coating for extra crispiness.
- Customize breadcrumb mixture by adding extra herbs like dried basil or oregano for enhanced flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe celiac-friendly without compromising taste.
- Control sandwich richness by using thin slices of chicken and low-fat cheese options for a lighter version of this indulgent dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg