Crispy chicken parmesan sandwich

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika powder, and onion powder on both sides.
  2. 2In a bowl, add all purpose flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and mix well to combine (dry mixture).
  3. 3In another bowl, crack an egg, add water, and whisk to combine (egg mixture).
  4. 4In a separate bowl, add panko breadcrumbs with dried parsley.
  5. 5Coat the chicken in the dry batter.
  6. 6Dip the chicken in the egg mixture.
  7. 7Coat the chicken again in the dry batter.
  8. 8Dip the chicken again in the egg batter.
  9. 9Finally, coat the chicken in breadcrumbs.
  10. 10Heat oil to 360°F.
  11. 11Add the breaded chicken to the hot oil.
  12. 12Fry for 4 to 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  13. 13Add mozzarella cheese on the fried chicken fillets.
  14. 14Broil for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  15. 15In a pan, heat some oil, add onions and garlic.
  16. 16Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  17. 17Add tomato paste and heavy whipping cream.
  18. 18Season with salt, pepper, and red chili flakes.
  19. 19Stir for 2-3 minutes on medium-low until the sauce thickens.
  20. 20Lastly, add Parmesan cheese and mix to combine.
  21. 21Make pesto by blending all the listed pesto ingredients in a food processor.
  22. 22Make garlic butter by mixing all the listed garlic butter ingredients in a bowl.
  23. 23Toast the bread by applying garlic butter on both sides.
  24. 24Add tomato sauce to the toasted bread.
  25. 25Top the tomato sauce with a chicken fillet.
  26. 26Add some more tomato sauce on top of the chicken.
  27. 27Apply pesto on the other bun.
  28. 28Close the sandwich.
  29. 29Serve warm and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken fillet, pounded to an even thickness (1/4 inch thickness)
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 small onion, finely dice
  • 1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1.5 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • 0.33 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 cup fresh basil
  • 0.33 cup pine nuts
  • 0.33 cup olive oil
  • 0.33 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
  • 0.33 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 4 mini bread loafs
  • 12 slices fresh mozzarella cheese

Equipment

bowlfood processorpan