Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Foil-Baked Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

My love for all things chicken parmesan-related is still going strong. I recently saw someone pin a sandwich completely unrelated to this one, which was wrapped in foil and grilled on the grill. Immediately the wheels started turning in my brain, and once I started thinking about a chicken parmesan sandwich wrapped in foil and baked in the oven, I couldn't get it out of my mind until I made it. Happily, it was every bit as good as I'd imagined it would be.

When I was at Aldi on Friday evening, I found a pepperoni marinara seasonal cheese that I just had to buy. I thought it would be perfect for these sandwiches, and it was. The best way I can describe this cheese is by telling you that it tastes like pizza. It tastes exactly like pizza. I know not all of you have an Aldi nearby, but if you can find a cheese similar to this, I highly recommend it. I could have eaten the entire block with just crackers and wine. If you can't find this cheese, I'd go ahead and add a layer of pepperoni to the sandwiches for a little extra kick.

These sandwiches are just fantastic. Breaded chicken, marinara, tons of gooey cheese, and sweet basil...oh goodness. It just doesn't get much better.

Foil-Baked Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

4 thin chicken breast cutlets
1 egg, beaten
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup prepared marinara sauce, divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup sliced pepperoni marinara cheese (or just pepperoni slices if you can't find the cheese)
8 basil leaves
4 hoagie rolls
4 sheets heavy-duty aluminum foil
Cooking spray



3. Cook sandwiches on a baking sheet in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before unwrapping.


Felix Lee said...

I think parmesan makes everything taste better so this instantly caught my attention. I've never made myself a foil-baked sandwich before. Looks like this will be the first time. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake said...

This sandwich looks phenomenal!! My mouth is watering!

Anonymous said...

These are so great! Thanks so much! Making them for the 2nd time tonight for company!