# Crispy chicken parmesan sandwich

This recipe provides instructions for making a crispy chicken parmesan sandwich with a creamy tomato sauce and pesto.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## 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 and 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- food processor
- bowl
- pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8gh7Fy7/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/fdfa152d-4136-49bb-9ba0-e6cab5824ddd
- Extracted: 2026-04-12

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