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Vodka Sauce Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

If you're craving **crispy chicken, creamy vodka sauce, and melty cheese**, this **Vodka Sauce Chicken Parmesan Sandwich** is the perfect indulgence.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • #### **For the Chicken Parmesan**
  • - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise)
  • - 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • - 2 eggs beaten
  • - 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • - ½ teaspoon salt
  • - ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • - ¼ cup olive oil for frying
  • #### **For the Vodka Sauce**
  • - 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • - 1 small onion finely diced
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • - 1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • - ¼ cup vodka
  • - ½ cup heavy cream
  • - ¼ teaspoon salt
  • - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • #### **For Assembling the Sandwich**
  • - 4 sandwich rolls ciabatta, hoagie, or brioche
  • - 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • - 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • - Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • - Large skillet
  • - Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Meat mallet (optional)
  • - Wire rack (for crispier chicken)

Method
 

  1. #### **Step 1: Prepare & Cook the Chicken**
  2. Place chicken pieces between two pieces of plastic wrap and **pound to ½-inch thickness**.
  3. Set up a breading station:
  4. **Flour** in one bowl
  5. **Beaten eggs** in another
  6. **Breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes** in a third bowl.
  7. Dredge each chicken piece in **flour, then eggs, then breadcrumbs**, pressing to coat evenly.
  8. Heat **olive oil** in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for **3-4 minutes per side**, until **golden brown and crispy**. Transfer to a **wire rack** to keep crispy.
  9. #### **Step 2: Make the Vodka Sauce**
  10. In a skillet, heat **olive oil** and sauté **onion and garlic** for 2 minutes. Add **red pepper flakes** and cook for another minute.
  11. Pour in **crushed tomatoes and vodka**; simmer for **5 minutes**. Stir in **heavy cream, salt, pepper, and Parmesan**, then simmer for another **3-5 minutes** until creamy.
  12. #### **Step 3: Assemble the Sandwich**
  13. Preheat oven to **400°F (200°C)**.
  14. Brush sandwich rolls with **melted butter and garlic powder**. Toast in the oven for **5 minutes** until slightly crispy.
  15. Place **a spoonful of vodka sauce on the bottom half of each roll**, then top with **crispy chicken, more vodka sauce, shredded mozzarella, and extra Parmesan**.
  16. #### **Step 4: Bake & Serve**
  17. Bake sandwiches **open-faced for 5-7 minutes**, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven, top with **fresh basil**, and close the sandwiches.
  18. Serve warm with **extra vodka sauce for dipping**.