Description
A delicious Chicken Parmesan Sub featuring crispy breaded chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, baked to perfection and served in a sub roll garnished with fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Flour, for coating (approximately 1 cup)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Sauce and Toppings
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Cooking
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sub rolls, for serving (6 rolls)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Tenderize Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them gently with a meat mallet until they are about 1-inch thick for even cooking.
- Prepare Coating Stations: Arrange three shallow bowls: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with Italian breadcrumbs. This setup will help you coat the chicken evenly.
- Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken breast first in the flour, shaking off excess, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the breadcrumbs to ensure a crispy outer layer.
- Fry Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble on Baking Sheet: Transfer the fried chicken breasts onto the prepared baking sheet. Spoon marinara sauce evenly over each piece and top with sliced mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Serve: Place each chicken breast in a sub roll and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve warm and enjoy your savory Chicken Parmesan Sub.
Notes
- You can use store-bought marinara sauce or make your own for enhanced flavor.
- Ensure chicken breasts are evenly pounded to avoid uneven cooking.
- For extra crispiness, you can double-dip the chicken in egg and breadcrumbs.
- Adding a little garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the breadcrumbs will boost the flavor.
- Substitute mozzarella with provolone or fontina for a different cheesy twist.
- Serve with a side salad or chips for a complete meal.
