Food and Recipes Dish Sandwich Easy, Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches Be the first to rate & review! This is not your average Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, and that's because it starts with our crispy ranch chicken. The ranch powder used to season the meat adds a really nice tang you wouldn't get otherwise. It's almost like the flavors of squeezing a fresh lemon wedge over a crispy piece of schnitzel. It also adds a great onion and herb flavor that helps enhance the simple sandwich. Topped with your favorite marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, you’ll have an easy dinner bound to impress both the adults and kids at the table. By Anna Theoktisto Anna Theoktisto Anna Theoktisto is a recipe tester and developer who's been working in Dotdash Meredith test kitchens since 2017. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on September 12, 2024 Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen The Southern Living Test Kitchen has been publishing recipes since 1970, four years after the first issue of Southern Living Magazine appeared on newsstands. The Southern Living Test Kitchen team includes a team of professionals with deep expertise in recipe development, from pastry chefs and grilling experts to nutritionists and dietitians. Together, the team tests and retests, produces, styles, and photographs thousands of recipes each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen facility located in Birmingham, Alabama. Learn more about the Southern Living Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Lauren Jewel; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Active Time: 35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Lauren Jewel; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Ingredients Chicken: 6 (6-oz.) chicken breast cutlets 6 Tbsp. ranch seasoning mix, divided (from 2 [1-oz.] envelopes) 3 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste 1 tsp. black pepper, divided 3 large eggs 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups panko breadcrumbs 1 cup canola oil, divided Sandwiches: 4 ciabatta rolls 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese 1 cup marinara sauce Directions Flatten chicken cutlets: Preheat oven to 200°F. Place each cutlet between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using flat side of a meat mallet, pound each cutlet to an even 1/4-inch thickness. Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Lauren Jewel; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Season chicken: Sprinkle cutlets with 2 tablespoons of the ranch seasoning mix, 2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Lauren Jewel; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Make dredging stations: Crack eggs into a large shallow bowl; beat until combined. Place flour in a second large shallow bowl. Place panko and remaining 4 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a third large shallow bowl. Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Lauren Jewel; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Coat chicken cutlets: Dredge each cutlet in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg to coat; place in panko mixture, pressing to coat both sides. Transfer cutlets to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Lauren Jewel; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Fry chicken cutlets: Heat 1/2 cup of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add 2 cutlets; cook until golden brown on each side and a thermometer inserted in center registers 165°F, about 2 minutes per side. Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Lauren Jewel; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Transfer to a baking sheet lined with a wire rack; place in preheated oven to keep warm. Repeat procedure twice with remaining 4 cutlets, adding remaining 1/2 cup oil to skillet as needed. Sprinkle chicken with additional salt to taste. Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Lauren Jewel; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Prepare sandwiches: Preheat oven to broil with rack about 4 inches from heat source. Butter cut sides of ciabatta rolls with butter. Place, buttered side up, on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Place half of 1 Crispy Ranch Chicken Cutlet on bottom half of each roll. Top each with 2 fresh mozzarella cheese slices. Broil until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Lauren Jewel; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Spoon marinara sauce evenly over melted cheese; place top half of rolls on top. Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Lauren Jewel; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Rate It Print