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