Recipe: 🍽 Nonna Pia’s Chicken Cutlet Sandwich!

Here’s the full recipe for Nonna Pia’s Chicken Cutlet Sandwich — a crispy, cheesy, mouthwatering Italian favorite! 🍗🥖🧀

🍽 Nonna Pia’s Chicken Cutlet Sandwich

📋 Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half lengthwise)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 ½ cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt & pepper to taste
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Olive oil (for frying)
• 4 sandwich rolls or ciabatta
• Fresh mozzarella or provolone slices
• Marinara sauce (optional)
• Fresh basil or arugula (optional)

👩‍🍳 Directions:

1️⃣ Prep the Chicken:
Pound the chicken cutlets to even thickness. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

2️⃣ Breading Station:
Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat in a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan.

3️⃣ Fry the Cutlets:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

4️⃣ Assemble the Sandwich:
Toast sandwich rolls lightly. Layer with chicken cutlet, a slice of mozzarella or provolone, and optional marinara sauce or fresh greens.

5️⃣ Serve:
Serve warm with chips or a side salad — just like Nonna Pia makes it!

Buon appetito! A sandwich so good, you’ll want seconds. ❤️