Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
You're going to love this chicken Parmesan sandwich with basil pesto mayonnaise, melty mozzarella and rich tomato sauce.
Servings 4
Calories 505kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken Parmesan
- 500 g (1lb) chicken breasts
- 1 cup flour
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- oil for frying
For the sandwich
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp basil pesto
- bread of your choice
- 150 g (5oz) mozzarella
- 1½ cups tomato sauce
- fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Slice the chicken in half to create two thin cutlets.
- Season the breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano.
- Coat the eggs first in the flour, then in beaten egg and finally in the seasoned breadcrumbs. For a thicker crust, repeat the egg and breadcrumb steps.
- Heat oil in a large pan or skillet set over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until crisp, golden and cooked through.
- Remove from the pan and allow to drain on paper towels then transfer to a baking sheet.
- Top the chicken with a spoonful of tomato sauce and mozzarella.
- Place in the oven and allow to bake for 10 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Stir the basil pesto into the mayonnaise.
- Assemble the sandwich by layering tomato sauce, the chicken parm and basil pesto on bread of your choice and add fresh basil leaves.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 2103mg | Potassium: 961mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 890IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 515mg | Iron: 5mg
