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Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

A hand-held version of chicken parmesan with garlic toasted buns.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: &amp, Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • ¼ c parmesan cheese grated
  • ¼ c seasoned breadcrumbs Italian or garlic flavors recommended
  • 1 egg
  • 2 T milk
  • 2 T oil
  • Marinara sauce to taste – about a quarter cup per sandwich
  • Fresh mozzarella cheese about 3 slices per sandwich of the pre-sliced
  • 1 clove garlic smashed
  • 2 T butter
  • 2 buns
  • Basil cut into a chiffonade

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and top with a wire rack.
  2. Pound the chicken to an even thickness.
  3. In one shallow bowl, mix together parmesan and breadcrumbs. In another shallow bowl beat the egg with the milk.
  4. Bread chicken. Coat both sides with the egg mixture, allow to excess to drip off. Press breadcrumbs into both sides of the chicken.
  5. Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Place chicken in skillet and brown for 2-3 minutes on each side until breading is golden.
  6. Transfer chicken to the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until the chicken reaches 160 degrees.
  7. Turn the oven to broil.
  8. Top each piece of chicken with about a tablespoon and a half of marinara. And half of the mozzarella cheese slices.
  9. Broil for 3-5 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 and the cheese is melted.
  10. Melt the butter in the microwave with the clove of smashed garlic. Brush onto the inside of both buns. Place buns inside down into a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Toast for about 3 minutes until golden.
  11. Spread another tablespoon and a half of marinara onto the inside bottom of each bun. Top with chicken and some of the fresh basil.