Garlic Butter Chicken Parm Sandwich
Crispy chicken, rich garlic butter, melty cheese, and classic marinara, comfort food at its best.
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Ingredients (2 sandwiches)
Chicken:
2 chicken cutlets (or 1 large chicken breast, sliced in half)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Avocado oil, for frying
Garlic Butter:
3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
2–3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Sandwich:
2 sandwich rolls or Baguette
1/2-3/4 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (or provolone)
Extra Parmesan, for topping
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Instructions
Make garlic butter → In a small bowl, mix butter, garlic, and parsley.
Toast the bread → Spread the cut sides of the rolls generously with garlic butter. Toast in the oven until golden and crisp.
Melt the cheese & marinara → Spread the marinara sauce evenly in the baking dish. Top with mozzarella, keeping the cheese sized to match each piece of bread. Bake at 425°F (convection) for 7–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Prep the chicken → Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Bread the chicken → Dredge in flour → dip in egg → coat with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.
Press gently so the coating sticks well.
Cook the chicken → Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden, crispy, and fully cooked. Transfer to a rack or paper towel.
Assemble the sandwich → Place the crispy chicken on the bottom bun. Spoon the cheesy marinara over the top. Finish with extra Parmesan.
Serve → Close the sandwich, slice, and enjoy while hot
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