Ingredients
Method
- Pound the chicken breasts to ½ inch thick between plastic wrap and season with salt and pepper. Set up flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of panko, Parmesan, and garlic powder for breading. Dredge each cutlet in flour, then egg, then press into the panko mixture.
- Heat ½ cup olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry cutlets in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and the internal temperature hits 165°F. Transfer to a rack or paper towels.
- Arrange fried cutlets on a foil-lined sheet pan, top each with 2 tablespoons marinara and mozzarella, then broil 2 to 3 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Butter the cut sides of each roll and broil, cut side up, for 1 minute until lightly toasted.
- Place each cutlet on a toasted roll, add a little more marinara and fresh basil, close, and serve immediately.
Notes
If the cutlets finish frying before you’re ready to broil, keep them warm in a 200°F oven on a wire rack so the crust stays crisp. For the cleanest slices, let the assembled sandwich sit for just a minute before cutting so the cheese sets slightly and doesn’t slide off.
