Chicken Parm Sammie
Shatter-crisp cutlet, melty mozzarella, bright tomato sauce, and fresh basil—all hugged by a toasted sesame roll.
Recipe Category: Nicole’s Classics
Cuisines: Italian-American
Ingredients: all-purpose flour, basil, black pepper, chicken breast, eggs, fresh mozzarella, fry oil, Italian breadcrumbs, kosher salt, sesame rolls, tomato sauce
Dificulity level: Moderate
Yield & Timing
| Makes | Prep Time* | Fry Time | Assembly | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 hefty sandwiches | 20 min | 12 min | 5 min | ~35 min |
Ingredient Line-Up
Ingredient Line-Up
| Item | Amount | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, sliced ⅛-inch | 1 lb | 450 g |
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups | 250 g |
| Kosher salt | 2 Tbsp | 24 g |
| Black pepper, ground | 2 tsp | 4 g |
| Eggs, beaten | 2 | — |
| Water | ¼ cup | 60 mL |
| Italian breadcrumbs | 2 cups | 200 g |
| Fry oil (peanut or canola) | as needed | — |
| Kosher salt (finishing) | pinch | — |
Sandwich Assembly (per sammie)
| Item | Amount | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy chicken cutlet | 1 (≈ 6 oz) | 170 g |
| Tomato sauce, warm | 3 oz | 85 g |
| Fresh mozzarella, sliced | 2 oz | 55 g |
| Fresh basil leaves | 4 large | — |
| Sesame roll, split | 1 | — |
Storage
- Breaded, uncooked cutlets: refrigerate up to 24 h or freeze on a sheet pan, then bag for 1 month—fry from frozen, adding 1 min per side.
- Cooked cutlets: best eaten fresh; reheat at 375 °F for 5 min to revive the crunch.
Weeknight hero or game-day legend—this chicken parm sammie never disappoints.
Method
1 Bread the Cutlets
- Seasoned flour: whisk flour, 2 Tbsp salt, and pepper in a shallow pan.
- Egg wash: beat eggs with water in a second pan.
- Breadcrumbs: pour Italian breadcrumbs into a third pan.
- Dredge: coat chicken in flour (shake excess), dip in egg, then press into breadcrumbs. Set breaded cutlets on a parchment-lined tray.
2 Fry to Order
- Heat ½-inch oil in a cast-iron or heavy skillet to 375 °F (190 °C).
- Fry cutlets in batches 3–4 min per side until deep golden and 165 °F internal.
- Drain on a rack; season immediately with a light pinch of kosher salt.
3 Build the Sammie
- Lay a hot cutlet on the bottom half of a toasted sesame roll.
- Spoon 3 oz warm tomato sauce over the cutlet.
- Top with mozzarella slices and tuck in fresh basil leaves.
- Crown with the roll top and serve right away—gooey cheese meets crunchy coating in every bite.