Chicken Parmesan Sub with French Fries

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare Chicken and Breading Station

   • If your chicken breasts are thick, place them between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Pat dry with paper towels.
   • Set up three shallow dishes for breading. In the first, place the flour. In the second, whisk the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water.
   • In the third dish, combine the breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, dried oregano, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly.
2. 2

   Bread the Chicken Cutlets

   • Working one at a time, dredge a chicken cutlet in the flour, coating both sides and shaking off the excess.
   • Next, dip the floured cutlet into the egg wash, allowing any excess to drip off.
   • Finally, press the cutlet firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring a thick, even coating on all sides.
3. 3

   Shallow-Fry the Chicken

   • In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. The oil should be shimmering but not smoking (about 350°F / 175°C).
   • Carefully place two breaded cutlets in the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C).
   • Remove the cooked chicken and place it on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain. This keeps the bottom crispy. Repeat with the remaining two cutlets.
4. 4

   Toast the Rolls

   • Preheat your oven's broiler on high with a rack in the middle position.
   • Slice the sub rolls horizontally, but not all the way through, leaving a hinge.
   • Place the open rolls on a baking sheet and broil for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted and golden. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
5. 5

   Assemble and Bake the Subs

   • Place one crispy chicken cutlet into each toasted roll.
   • Spoon about 1/2 cup of warm marinara sauce over each piece of chicken.
   • Top each sub generously with shredded mozzarella and the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
6. 6

   Melt the Cheese and Serve

   • Return the assembled subs to the baking sheet and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbly, and slightly browned in spots.
   • Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil, and serve immediately.