Description
A decadent twist on grilled cheese, featuring crispy breaded chicken, melty mozzarella, and tangy marinara sauce sandwiched between golden, buttery bread.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness, then season with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow dish, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice thinly.
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. On the unbuttered side, layer mozzarella, chicken, marinara sauce, and another slice of mozzarella. Top with second bread slice, buttered side out.
- Cook sandwiches in a skillet over medium-low heat until bread is golden and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.