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Loaded Italian Chicken Sandwich

Cultural Context

The Loaded Italian Chicken Sandwich draws inspiration from classic Italian flavors, combining tender grilled chicken with rich marinara and melted cheese. This sandwich is a tribute to the Italian-American culinary tradition, where hearty flavors and fresh ingredients come together. Today, variations of this sandwich can be found in many delis and restaurants, showcasing the global love for Italian cuisine.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1/2 onion
a few cloves of garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 stick room temperature butter
1 heaping tablespoon tomato paste
San Marzano tomatoes
pinch of salt
pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
all-purpose seasoning
buttery garlic pepper seasoning
parsley

provolone cheese

🥗Healthier: mozzarella cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Mozzarella is lower in fat, while cheddar is often more affordable.

ciabatta bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain increases fiber, while white bread is usually less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories, while pecorino is often less expensive.

1

Dice half an onion and a few cloves of garlic.

2

In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

3

Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until softened.

4

Add 1 heaping tablespoon of tomato paste and mix it into the onions and garlic.

5

Hand crush the San Marzano tomatoes and add them to the skillet.

6

Season the mixture with a pinch of salt, a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano.

7

Allow the sauce to simmer for about an hour or two to reduce and develop flavor.

8

Take a whole chicken breast and butterfly it by making a cut down the middle and opening it up.

9

Cover the butterflied chicken with Saran Wrap and flatten it using a meat tenderizer or the flat end of a rolling pin.

10

Season the chicken with all-purpose seasoning and buttery garlic pepper seasoning on both sides.

11

In a bowl, mix 1 stick of room temperature butter with garlic, buttery garlic pepper seasoning, and parsley to create a compound garlic butter for the bread.

12

Spread the garlic butter mixture on the bread for the sandwich.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingtoasting

Equipment Needed

skilletmeat tenderizerSaran Wraprolling pin

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Italian Chicken SubChicken Parmesan Sandwich
Local Name: Panino di Pollo Italiano Ricaricato

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