Crispy Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Heroes (Print version)
Golden chicken cutlets, warm marinara, and melted mozzarella tucked into toasted hero rolls for a crisp, cheesy sandwich dinner.
# Ingredients:
For the chicken
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2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 lb (680 g), sliced into 4 thin cutlets
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs
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1 cup (60 g) panko breadcrumbs
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1/2 cup (55 g) Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
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1/2 cup (50 g) finely grated parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 cup (120 ml) neutral oil, for shallow frying
For the heroes
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4 Italian hero rolls or hoagie rolls, split
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2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
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1 garlic clove, finely grated
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1 1/2 cups (360 ml) marinara sauce, warmed
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6 oz (170 g) low-moisture mozzarella, sliced or shredded
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4 slices provolone cheese
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
# Instructions:
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Pat the chicken dry. Pound the cutlets to about 1/2 inch thick, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Place flour in one shallow dish. Beat the eggs in a second dish. Mix panko, Italian breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, and oregano in a third dish.
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Coat each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. Rest on a rack for 10 minutes.
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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the cutlets in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden and the center reaches 165°F. Transfer to a rack.
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Heat the broiler. Mix melted butter with grated garlic, brush it on the cut sides of the rolls, and broil cut side up for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted.
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Place a cutlet in each roll. Spoon warm marinara over the chicken, top with mozzarella and provolone, and broil just until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Sprinkle with basil or parsley and serve hot.
# Good to know:
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Serve right after broiling for the crispest bread and coating.
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Warm the marinara before assembling so the cheese melts quickly.
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Resting the breaded chicken for 10 minutes helps the coating stick.