Chicken Parmesan Subs

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts (large, cut in 1/2 lengthwise to make them thinner)
• 1 Cup olive oil (or canola oil)
• 4 buns (hoagies or demi bagettes, sliced in half lengthwise)
• 1/2 Cup salted butter (1 stick, at room temperature)
• 4 Teaspoons garlic salt
• 4 to 8 Slices mozzarella (or provolone cheese)
• 1 Cup marinara sauce
• 1/2 Cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 3 eggs
• 1 Tablespoon water
• 1 Cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/2 Cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 Cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   toast: Spread butter over each split roll and sprinkle some garlic salt on top. Toast in the toaster oven for approximately 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown. This can also be done at 375°F in the oven for about 6 minutes, checking after 4, as oven and toaster oven temperatures may vary. Be careful not to over-toast them.

2. 2

   set aside: Once toasted, set the rolls aside on a tray and prepare the chicken.

3. 3

   Mix the flour with the garlic powder, onion powder and Italian seasoning in a bowl.

4. 4

   combine: In another small bowl, mix the Italian and panko breadcrumbs with more garlic and onion powder, Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, and some salt and black pepper.

5. 5

   whisk: In a third shallow bowl, whisk the eggs with the water.

6. 6

   Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and then coat well with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing it on well.

7. 7

   saute: Add enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet and heat it over a medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked to 165 degrees F inside when tested with a digital thermometer.

8. 8

   broil: Place the cooked chicken on a baking sheet and top with the mozzarella. Place in the oven on broil for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

9. 9

   Heat the marinara sauce in a pot over a low heat or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for about 1½ minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.

10. 10

    Cut the rolls in half and place the chicken on the bottom of the roll.

11. 11

    Top with ¼ cup of the marinara sauce, add the roll tops, and serve immediately.