Chicken Parmesan Sub (Super Bowl)
Submitted by happyzhangbo
Pounded chicken breast pan-fried in whole wheat flour, topped with wilted spinach, marinara, Parmesan, and melted mozzarella on a toasted roll. Game day eats, lightened up.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
8 minCOOK
10 minREADY
26 minThis is the chicken Parm sub that lets you watch the game without needing a nap at halftime.
Chicken breasts get pounded thin, dredged in whole wheat flour, and pan-fried golden in just a little olive oil. Fresh baby spinach wilts in the same pan, then everything stacks up: chicken, spinach, marinara sauce, Parmesan, and a broiled cap of melted mozzarella. Slide it all onto a toasted whole wheat roll.
No deep frying, no heavy breading, and it’s on the table in under 30 minutes. That’s a touchdown in any playbook.
Chef Tips
- Pound the chicken to ¼ inch thickness so it cooks in just 1 to 2 minutes per side. Thick, uneven breasts will be raw in the middle by the time the outside browns.
- Cook the chicken in batches. Two pieces at a time keeps the pan hot enough for a proper sear. Crowding steams instead of fries.
- Broil just until the mozzarella melts, about 3 minutes. Any longer and the cheese goes from bubbly to burnt fast under a broiler.
- Toast the rolls before building the subs. A soft, untoasted roll will go soggy the second the marinara hits it.
Ingredients
Directions
Position oven rack in top position; preheat broiler.
Combine flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish.
Place chicken between 2 large pieces of plastic wrap.
Pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet or a heavy saucepan until the chicken is an even ¼ inch thickness.
Dip the chicken in the flour mixture and turn to coat.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add spinach and cook, stirring often, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
Transfer to a small bowl.
Add 1 teaspoon oil to the pan.
Add half the chicken and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
Transfer to a large baking sheet.
Repeat with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and chicken; transfer to the baking sheet.
Top each piece of chicken with the wilted spinach, marinara sauce and Parmesan.
Sprinkle with mozzarella.
Broil until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Serve on rolls.
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