Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

S1 E09 | Colin Quinn + Nick Di Paolo | Cookin’ Chicken Parm for My Heroes | Something’s Burning

Colin Quinn and Nick DiPaolo not-so-patiently watch as I cook them Chicken Parm Sandwiches in this season 1 flashback. We also talk about how the industry is changing and Colin’s hatred of cheese.

Chicken & Breading

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • AP flour
  • Large eggs
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • Olive oil

Steps

  1. Put chicken breasts between 2 pieces of parchment and pound down with a mallet until about ¼” thick.
  2. In separate bowls, set up a dredging station: Flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  4. Dip chicken into flour, then eggs, and finally coat with panko; set aside.
  5. Heat oil in large skillet; fry chicken in batches, turning halfway until golden brown.
  6. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain excess oil.

The Sandwich

Ingredients

  • Tomato sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • Grated parmesan
  • Sliced provolone
  • Baguettes

Steps

  1. Slice open baguettes and place on baking tray.
  2. Layer chicken on bottom slice, then sliced provolone.
  3. Bake at 350° until the cheese is melted on top.
  4. Ladle pre-heated tomato sauce on top.
  5. Top with bread and slice in half.

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