Crispy Cheesy Chicken Parm Sandwich

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May 23

Written By Anadi Misra

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This extra **Crispy Cheesy Chicken Parm Sandwich** is topped with a simple marinara sauce, sour cream and cheese. A chicken parm sandwich on a ciabatta is a great way to enjoy leftover chicken parm.

Crispy Cheesy Chicken Parm Sandwich Recipe

This recipe in no way is the classic way to make a chicken Parmesan sandwich. The classic method usually involves a soft hoagie bun, crispy chicken parm which is smothered with marinara and mozzarella cheese. I however, like to keep things crispier, after all, we worked so hard to prepare that crispy cutlet.

I start off with a ciabatta bun which is toasted to avoid things from getting to soggy. To toast, simply add a bit of olive oil and toast on a pan or under the oven broiler until light golden brown.

Then to prepare the sandwiches, apply a bit of marinara on each side and then top with a generous piece of warm chicken Parmesan. Sprinkle on some fresh basil and you have yourself a great looking sandwich.

Are you ready for a life-changing sandwich? Don’t forget to watch the video at the bottom of this post to follow along with me making it! If you haven’t already, please subscribe to my YouTube channel and hit the bell button so you receive the notifications when my video recipes go live! I love to share the video recipes along with the written ones so you’re guaranteed the best results when making your creations! Let’s get cooking!

Why Make this Chicken Parmesan sandwich?

The star of this recipe is the crispiest chicken cutlet, which is shallow fried until golden brown and juicy inside. The key to the crispiness is Japanese Panko breadcrumbs and a well breaded chicken.

Here’s why you’ll love this chicken Parmesan sandwich recipe!

Minimal ingredients: You probably already have everything to make this sandwich! Just ensure you get some Panko breadcrumbs and a nice crusty bread and you’re all set!
Perfectly crisp chicken: This recipe will show you how to make the perfect crispy chicken. You can bake it or shallow-fry it, I’ll show you both versions. The chicken is amazingly crisp and flavourful on the outside, and warm, tender and juicy inside. You’ll get the best balance no matter if you bake or fry it.
Saucy and cheesy: We have the golden ratio of sauce and cheese in our sandwich! No dryness going on here!
Simple procedure: Although it may seem like a lot of work to make these sandwiches, it’s not! Just follow my guide and you’ll be set up for success! In fact, you may become addicted to making these sandwiches once you see how easy they are to make!
Crowd pleaser: This sandwich would be awesome to make for guests! You can easily scale this recipe and it’s not much extra time to make plenty of sandwiches!
Extremely delicious! An obvious one! Trust me, you may want another sandwich it’s that good!

This recipe will also show how to make a baked Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, so be sure to check out the bottom of this post for that alternative. A baked chicken Parmesan sandwich will be a great way to cut the calories significantly. Although the flavours from a yummy fry-up is unbeatable, one needs to take into account their heart health, and the frequency of these fry-ups. With this Crispy Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Sandwich recipe, you can choose whichever version you want so you can have the best chicken Parmesan sandwich on any occasion!

What Sauce Goes on Chicken Parmesan Sandwich?

For this recipe, I’ll be making my Classic Italian Marinara Sauce. It’s such an easy sauce to make, it shouldn’t take any longer than 15 minutes! You could use a jarred sauce to save some time, but I recommend you make your own because not only is a homemade sauce tastier, but there are no added sugars or any preservatives that can be found in a jarred sauce.

What Cheese Goes Best on a Chicken Parmesan Sandwich?

I’m using part-skimmed mozzarella cheese and Parmesan to top our Crispy Chicken Parm Sandwich! Mozzarella makes your cutlet super molten and gooey! Parmesan is added on top, otherwise it wouldn’t be called Chicken Parmesan! Fun fact: I’ve forgotten to add Parmesan before!

How do I prevent the breadcrumbs from falling off the chicken?

The key is to use use the palms of your hand to really press the breadcrumbs into the chicken, as opposed to lightly breading it. This will not only help create a super crispy crust, but will also keep the chicken moist beneath.

Why I prefer panko breadcrumbs is because they are bigger in size, pressing it onto the chicken actually helps embed the breadcrumbs and make it part of the chicken.

Additional Tips for the best Chicken Parmesan sandwich

Make sure to press on the Panko breadcrumbs well on the chicken cutlets for an even and crispy breading.
Shake off any excess breading before adding the chicken to the fryer, this will help keep the oil clean.

Ingredients for Cheesy chicken parm sandwich

Let’s go over the ingredients we’ll need for the perfect Cheesy Chicken Parm Sandwich! Don’t forget that the full PRINTABLE RECIPE is available for you to save for later at the bottom of this post! The recipe card is great because you can scale the recipe based on how many portions you want to make, and all quantities are automatically adjusted - no need for mental math on your end!

Chicken: I’m using boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin cutlets. If the chicken breasts are very thick, you’ll need to pound them to thin them down. One chicken breast is good for two sandwiches. You could buy chicken cutlets at your grocery store to save some time, but I find they’re over-priced!
Flour: I’m using all-purpose flour to bread the chicken. This will help absorb the moisture from the chicken.
Eggs: Part of our breading station, and the eggs help the breading stick to chicken.
Panko breadcrumbs: Panko breadcrumbs are my key to getting the best crispy chicken! You could use regular breadcrumbs if you don’t have or can’t find Panko breadcrumbs, but I recommend Panko because you get an extra crunchiness! Regardless of
Spices: We’ll be seasoning our breading mixture with salt, pepper and oregano.
Fresh basil: We’ll be chopping our basil into a chiffonade for garnish.
Marinara sauce: Check out my recipe for Homemade Marinara Sauce for details, or use your favourite homemade or jarred sauce.
Cheese: Part-skim mozzarella and Parmesan are used to top our chicken cutlet.
Bread: I’m using a ciabatta bun, but you could also use a baguette or a hoagie or Portuguese bun.
Oil: For shallow frying. I’ll be using vegetable oil. If you are baking your crispy chicken, then I recommend you brush on olive oil to get the perfect crispiness and the aesthetic golden brown colour!

How to prepare the Crispy Chicken Cutlet

How to bread the chicken breast?

If using a large chicken breast (>150 g) cut the chicken into smaller portions by cutting it diagonally in two equal halves. Place the portions in a Ziploc bag or between two plastic wraps and pound thin using a meat tenderizer (about 1/4 inch thickness).

In this recipe, I am using small chicken breasts which do not need to be portioned in half.

Measure out flour, egg and breadcrumb in different plates/large bowls. Season flour with salt and pepper, lightly whisk the egg and sprinkle oregano on the breadcrumbs.

Working with once chicken portion at a time, dredge the chicken in flour, shake off excess. Dip the chicken in the egg and evenly coat both sides. Let excess drip off and coat the chicken in the breadcrumbs. Make sure to press the breadcrumbs on the chicken for an extra crispy chicken.

Baked Crispy Chicken recipe

Preheat the oven to 450 F.

Place breaded chicken on a baking sheet lined with a wire rack. Bake on the top-most rack of the oven for 12-15 minutes turning once at the 7 minute mark. In the final minute of cooking, turn on the broiled to lightly roast the breadcrumbs.

Shallow fried recipe

Heat 1-2 Cups of oil in a pan on medium heat. Depending on the size of your pan, the oil should reach 1/2 inch above the surface of the pan.

Carefully, place the breaded chicken in the hot oil. Cook for 4 minutes or until golden brown. Turn, and cook for 4 more minutes. Using tongs, place chicken on a baking tray or wire rack, lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

How to make Crispy Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches?

Once the crust of the chicken is golden brown, take chicken out of the oven. Top the chicken with marinara sauce, sour cream, mozzarella and parmesan directly on the wire rack.

Turn on the broiler and place baking tray back in the oven on the top-most rack and cook until the cheese is bubbly and a light golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Remove the chicken parmesan from the oven.

Slice the ciabatta in half and drizzle each side of ciabatta with olive oil and place under the broiler to toast. Cook for 1 1/2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Once toasted, spread 2 Tbsp of marinara on each side.

Roll up 3-4 leaves of basil into a cigar and slice to make chiffonade.

Place freshly baked chicken parmesan on the ciabatta, garnish with basil and top with the other half of the ciabatta. Slice in half and serve hot with an extra helping of marinara.

Can I Use Chicken Thighs For Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches?

Technically you could, but traditionally chicken Parmesan is made with chicken breasts. Of course, you can use thighs for more juiciness and flavour! However, keep in mind that the cooking time of dark meat will be different from white meat.

What Sides Go Best with Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches?

There are plenty of options for side dishes to go with the sandwiches! Here are some suggestions:

Instant Pot Steamed Baby Potatoes
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Fried Mozzarella Sticks (if you’ve got extra marinara sauce that’s perfect for dipping!)
Restaurant-Style Deep Fried French Fries
Super Crispy Air Fryer Cajun Potato Wedges
Juicy Air Fryer Buffalo Wings

I actually enjoyed these sandwiches as a main after enjoying a focaccia flatbread pizza with garlic bread! If you follow me on Instagram and TikTok, then you saw those awesome creations in the making!

Can I reheat leftover chicken parmesan?

I’m pretty sure chicken parmesan sandwiches were created for leftovers, so of course, you can reheat chicken parmesan from the night before you have an easy, delicious Italian meal. Reheating the chicken is incredibly easy.

One aspect you have to keep in mind is the chicken is already cooked and the crust is perfect crispy brown. Reheating at high heat will cause the chicken to become dry and dark. Also, don’t even consider reheating it in the microwave, unless you enjoy soggy breading. Oven is the way to go!

Preheat the oven to 375 F and place the chicken on a baking sheet, line with a wire rack. The wire rack, will help lift the chicken, ensure that the bottom doesn’t get soggy.

Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until warmed through and cheese becomes soft.

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Yield: 4 sandwiches

Author: Anadi

Cheesy Chicken Parm Sandwich | Crispy Breaded Chicken Sandwich Recipehttps://youtu.be/qUh_uA05wV4This cheesy chicken Parmesan sandwich will show how to make crispy breaded chicken for the sandwich. This easy chicken parm recipe will show how to make the marinara sauce and how to bread the chicken with Panko breadcrumbs, and will go through the ingredients for the chicken parm sandwich.2022-05-23

Crispy Cheesy Chicken Parm Sandwich

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Extra crispy chicken Parmesan topped with a simple marinara sauce, sour cream and cheese. A chicken parm sandwich on a ciabatta is a great way to enjoy left over chicken parm.

Prep time: 25 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 35 Min

Ingredients

For breading the chicken

2 small chicken breasts or 1 large chicken breast
1 large egg, lightly whipped
1/4 Cup all-purpose flour
1/2 Cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp oregano
salt and pepper to taste

For preparing the chicken parmesan sandwiches

2 x 6 inch ciabatta bread
3/4 Cup Classic Italian Marinara Sauce
2 Tbsp sour cream
2/3 Cup part-skim mozzarella
2 Tbsp Parmesan
fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

For breading the crispy chicken

If using a large chicken breast (>150 g) cut the chicken into smaller portions by cutting it diagonally in two equal halves. Place the portions in a Ziploc bag or between two plastic wraps and pound thin using a meat tenderizer (about 1/4 inch thickness).
Measure out flour, egg and breadcrumb in different plates/large bowls. Season flour with salt and pepper, lightly whisk the egg and sprinkle oregano on the breadcrumbs.
Working with once chicken portion at a time, dredge the chicken in flour, shake off excess. Dip the chicken in the egg and evenly coat both sides. Let excess drip off and coat the chicken in the breadcrumbs. Make sure to press the breadcrumbs on the chicken for an extra crispy chicken.

Cooking the chicken (baked version)

Preheat oven to 450 F
Place breaded chicken on a baking sheet lined with a wire rack. Bake on the top-most rack of the oven for 12-15 minutes turning once at the 7 minute mark. In the final minute of cooking, turn on the broiler to lightly roast the breadcrumbs.

Cooking the chicken (shallow fried version)

Heat 1-2 Cups of oil in a pan on medium heat. Depending on the size of your pan, the oil should reach 1/2 inch above the surface of the pan.
Carefully, place the breaded chicken in the hot oil. Cook for 4 minutes or until golden brown. Turn, and cook for 4 more minutes. Using tongs, place chicken on a baking tray or wire rack, lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

For preparing the chicken parmesan sandwiches

Once the crust of the chicken is golden brown, top the chicken with marinara sauce, sour cream, mozzarella and parmesan directly on the wire rack.
Turn on the broiler and place baking tray back in the oven on the top-most rack and cook until the cheese is bubbly and a light golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Remove the chicken parmesan from the oven.
Slice the ciabatta in half and drizzle each side of ciabatta with olive oil and place under the broiler to toast. Cook for 1 1/2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Once toasted, spread 2 Tbsp of marinara on each side.
Roll up 3-4 leaves of basil into a cigar and slice to make chiffonade.
Place freshly baked chicken parmesan on the ciabatta, garnish with basil and top with the other half of the ciabatta. Slice in half and serve hot with an extra helping of marinara.