Lighter Chicken Parm Sandwiches
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Relish magazine
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Sandwiches- Burgers- Wraps
Ingredients
- 2 (6-inch) French bread (or sandwich rolls), halved lengthwise
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. coarse salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Preheat broiler to high. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil and mist one with nonstick cooking spray.
- Remove and discard some of soft center of baguette slices. Lay them cut side-up on the ungreased baking sheet. Broil until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally to make 8 thinner pieces. Pat chicken dry and place on greased baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and half of Italian seasoning on both sides.
- Broil 5 minutes, until chicken is golden. Turn chicken and broil 4 minutes longer, until browned. Let cool slightly; slice thinly against the grain.
- Spoon tomato sauce over toasted baguette slices, Layer with spinach and sliced chicken. Top with sliced cheese, covering sandwich evenly. Broil about 3 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and browned. Serve immediately.