Chicken Parm Sub with Caesar Salad

Steps

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Chicken Parm Sub

1. Halve the 2 pounds of chicken breasts horizontally into 4 cutlets, place between plastic wrap, and pound to ½-inch thickness. 6 min
2. Set up a three-station breading line: spread ½ cup flour in the first shallow dish, beat 2 eggs in the second, and in the third combine ¾ cup plain breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. 5 min
3. Season each cutlet with the remaining ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, then dredge in flour, dip in egg, and press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides. 5 min
4. Preheat the oven broiler to high and position a rack 6 inches from the element. 5 min
5. Timing-sensitive step. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high until shimmering, then fry the breaded cutlets 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and cooked through to 165 °F. 8 min
6. Spoon 1½ cups marinara sauce evenly over the 4 cutlets in the skillet. 2 min
7. Timing-sensitive step. Scatter 6 ounces shredded mozzarella and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan over the sauced cutlets, then slide the skillet under the broiler for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling with lightly browned spots. 3 min
8. Nestle one cheesy cutlet into each of the 4 split, lightly toasted hoagie rolls, top with fresh basil leaves (optional), and serve immediately. 3 min

Classic Caesar Saladside

1. Chop 2 romaine lettuce hearts into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl. 5 min
2. Mince or press 2 garlic cloves, then whisk together with 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until smooth and emulsified. 5 min
3. Drizzle the dressing over the romaine and toss well to coat every leaf evenly. 2 min
4. Add 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan and 1 cup croutons, toss once more lightly, and serve immediately. 2 min