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Baked chicken parm sub on mini baguette bread. One sandwich is in focus with brown sandwich paper on the bottom. Two sandwiches are out of focus and fresh basil pieces added for styling purposes.

How To Make Baked Chicken Parm Sub

Carita
Learn how to make easy baked chicken parm sub. Breaded parmesan chicken breasts are baked with marinara and fresh mozzarella. Piled on crusty bread and ready in under thirty minutes!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
  

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

Chicken Seasoning Blend

  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • ¾ cup Flour
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese

Flour Seasoning Blend

  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1.5 cup Panko Breadcrumbs

Additional Ingredients

  • 5-6 oz Fresh Mozzarella
  • 1 cup Marinara
  • ½ cup Fresh Basil
  • Buns/Subs of your choice 2-3 Large or 4-5 Mini

Instructions
 

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

  • Begin by taking the seasoning blend and fully coating the prepped chicken breasts with the spices.
  • Next, take the additional seasoning blend, add to the flour mix.
  • Add the fresh shredded parmesan to the panko bread and mix.
  • Then, take the beaten egg mixture and begin dipping the seasoned chicken breasts into the egg mixture.
  • Now, take the chicken breasts and dip each cutlet into the seasoned flour and panko mixture and.
  • On a lined baking sheet with cooking/baking spray, place the coated chicken cutlets on to the baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes flipping halfway through until chicken breasts are crispy and fully cooked through.

Additional Instructions

  • After slicing the sub sandwiches in half, brush the top of the bread and bottom with the butter mixture mentioned above. Set aside until later use.
  • Now, adjust the oven temperature to broil. After the parmesan chicken has cooked through, place one to two teaspoons of marinara sauce on top of the chicken breasts.
  • Add red pepper flakes if desired for a bit more spice. Then, layer the sliced mozzarella on top and broil for one to two minutes until the cheese is melted bubbly and the chicken breasts become more golden and crispier.
  • While the parmesan chicken breasts broil, now is a good time to toast the buns as well.
  • Be careful not to burn, this step will only take one to two minutes.

Assemble Chicken Parm Subs

  • Beginning with the bottom bun, add an extra layer of marinara sauce is desired.
  • Next, place the crispy parmesan crusted chicken on top of the marinara sauce.
  • Then, layer one to two leaves of fresh basil and top with the top bun. Serve and enjoy!
Keyword Baked Chicken Parm Sub, Chicken Parm Sandwich, Chicken Parm Sub