Name: Chicken Parmesan Subs
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 4 (4-ounce) chicken cutlets; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 4 (6-inch) sub rolls, split lengthwise; 4 ounces shredded Italian cheese blend (1 cup)

Why This Recipe Works

The pan-fried panko coating stays crisp, even when smothered in sauce and cheese.

Instructions

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Place flour in shallow dish. Beat eggs in second shallow dish. Combine panko, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in third shallow dish.

Pat cutlets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Dip each cutlet in flour, dunk in eggs, and dredge in panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add cutlets, lower heat to medium, and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer cutlets to paper towel–lined plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice each cutlet in half lengthwise.

Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and their juice and simmer until slightly thickened, about 7 minutes. Mash mixture until only small chunks of tomato remain. Season with salt and pepper. Place rolls on rimmed baking sheet. Lay 2 pieces of cutlet inside each roll. Cover cutlets with tomato sauce, then sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve.