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Crispy Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

1 hServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • boneless chicken fillet (pounded to an even 1/4 inch thickness)Meat4 pieces
  • salt (to taste)Spices1 g
  • garlic powder (for the chicken)Spices15 g
  • onion powder (for the chicken)Spices5 g
  • black pepper powder (for the chicken)Spices5 g
  • smoked paprika powder (for the chicken)Spices15 g
  • all purpose flour (for the dry mixture)Grains120 g
  • salt (to taste, for the dry mixture)Spices1 g
  • garlic powder (for the dry mixture)Spices15 g
  • smoked paprika powder (for the dry mixture)Spices15 g
  • onion powder (for the dry mixture)Spices5 g
  • black pepper powder (for the dry mixture)Spices5 g
  • panko bread crumbsBakery60 g
  • dried parsleySpices3 g
  • eggDairy1 piece
  • waterBeverages120 ml
  • onion (small, finely diced)Produce1 piece
  • fresh garlic (minced, for the tomato sauce)Produce1 piece
  • tomato pastePantry45 g
  • unsweetened heavy whipping creamDairy360 ml
  • salt (to taste, for the tomato sauce)Spices1 g
  • black pepper (to taste, for the tomato sauce)Spices1 g
  • red chili flakesSpices2 g
  • fresh grated Parmesan cheese (for the tomato sauce)Dairy30 g
  • oil (for the tomato sauce)Pantry15 ml
  • fresh basilProduce60 g
  • pine nutsNuts & seeds45 g
  • olive oil (for the pesto)Pantry80 ml
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for the pesto)Dairy30 g
  • salt (to taste, for the pesto)Spices1 g
  • black pepper (for the pesto)Spices2 g
  • fresh garlic (minced, for the garlic butter)Produce1 piece
  • butter (melted)Dairy75 g
  • parsley (for the garlic butter)Produce3 g
  • mini bread loafBakery4 pieces
  • fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced)Dairy12 pieces
  • oil (for frying)Pantry500 ml

per serving

Nutrition

1,085kcal

Carbs
48 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
80 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×4
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Food processor
  • Baking tray
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Season the chicken fillets on both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika and onion powder.
    Step 1
  2. Prepare the coating stations

    • In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika.
    • In a second bowl, whisk the egg with the water.
    • In a third bowl, mix the panko bread crumbs with the dried parsley.
    Step 2
  3. Bread the chicken

    • Coat each fillet in the dry mixture, then in the egg mixture, then in the dry mixture again, followed by the egg mixture.
    • Finally coat the chicken in the breadcrumbs.
    Step 3
  4. Fry the chicken

    • Heat the oil to 180 °C (360 °F).
    • Fry the breaded chicken until golden and the internal temperature reaches 74 °C (165 °F).
    Step 4
  5. Melt the mozzarella

    • Place mozzarella slices on the fried chicken fillets.
    • Broil until the cheese is melted.
    Step 5
  6. Make the creamy tomato sauce

    • Heat oil in a pan, add the onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant.
    • Add the tomato paste and heavy whipping cream, season with salt, pepper and red chili flakes.
    • Stir on medium low until the sauce thickens, then add the Parmesan and mix to combine.
    Step 6
  7. Make the pesto

    • Blend the basil, pine nuts, olive oil, Parmesan, salt and black pepper in a food processor until smooth.
    Step 7
  8. Make the garlic butter

    • Mix the garlic, melted butter and parsley in a bowl.
    Step 8
  9. Toast the bread

    • Apply garlic butter on both sides of the mini bread loaves and toast them.
    Step 9
  10. Assemble the sandwiches

    • Spread tomato sauce on the bottom bun and top with the chicken fillet.
    • Add more tomato sauce on top.
    • Spread pesto on the other bun and close the sandwich.
    Step 10
  11. Serve

    • Serve warm and enjoy.
    Step 11