Crispy Chicken Parm Sandwich with Fries
Panko-breaded chicken breast, fast-fried until golden, topped with marinara and melted mozzarella on crispy ciabatta. Serve with oven fries and a quick dipping sauce for the ultimate crispy-cutlet sandwich.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 680
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 2 ea chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup marinara sauce
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella or provolone, sliced
- 2 ea ciabatta rolls
- 1 bag (10 oz) frozen french fries
Instructions
- 1
Start the fries according to package directions in a separate oven or air fryer.
- 2
Pound each chicken breast to 1/4-inch thickness between plastic wrap with a meat mallet.
- 3
Mix panko with salt and pepper on a shallow plate. Coat both sides of chicken, pressing gently.
- 4
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 60 seconds.
- 5
Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side without moving. Edges should turn golden and meat should feel firm.
- 6
Top each cutlet with 3 tablespoons marinara and 2 oz mozzarella. Cover and cook 2 minutes until cheese melts.
- 7
Toast ciabatta rolls cut-side down in the same skillet 1 minute until lightly golden.
- 8
Build sandwiches: place chicken on roll bottoms, close with tops. Serve with fries and marinara for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- meat mallet
- shallow plate
- oven or air fryer (for fries)
- tongs or spatula
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