1tspred pepper flakes can add more or less according to preference
2tbspfreshly chopped basil
Sauce ✮⋆˙
3tbspolive oil
3tbspbutter, unsalted
1shallot, finely minced
6garlic cloves, finely minced
1red pepper flakes
6tomato paste(one small can)
1chicken brothcan add more or less depending on how thick you would like your sauce to be
1fine sea salt
1white pepper
1/2black pepper
1 1/2garlic powder
1 1/2onion powder
3/4heavy cream
- Breaded chicken cutlets -
3thin boneless, skinless chicken breastspounded to an even ½-inch thickness (or thinner if that's what you prefer)
3/4 cupall-purpose flour
1tbspcornstarch
1 1/2tspgarlic powder
1tsponion powder
1 1/2tspwhite pepper
1/2tspchili powder
2tsporegano
1tspfine sea salt
Egg mixture ✮⋆˙
3large eggs
1/2tspfine sea salt
Panko mixture ✮⋆˙
8ozpanko breadcrumbs
1tspwhite pepper
1/2tspfine sea salt
1tsp garlic powder
Assemble ✮⋆˙
8ozfreshly grated parmesan divided for each sandwich
2cupsargula divided for each sandwich
Instructions
Make your sauce ✮⋆˙
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and sauté for 4 minutes on low heat until it softens and becomes translucent. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute until the aromatics are fragrant on low-medium heat.
Add the tomato paste, stirring frequently as it cooks for 4-6 minutes on low to medium heat, to deepen the flavor and once it begins to caramelize slightly.
Pour in the chicken broth, followed by the salt, white pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well to combine, scraping up any caramelized bits for added flavor. Let this simmer for 1 minute to bring all the flavors together.
Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, blending it into the sauce. Allow it to simmer on low-medium heat for another 4 minutes, letting the flavors meld.
Prepare the Garlic Bread ✮⋆˙
In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, sea salt, red pepper flakes, and basil until well combined.
Spread a generous layer of the garlic butter on one side of each bread slice.
Heat a griddle over medium heat. Toast the buttered sides until golden and crispy. Set aside
Bread and Fry the Chicken ✮⋆˙
Mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, chili powder, oregano, and salt.
Beat the eggs with ½ teaspoon of salt in a shallow bowl.
Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated. Then press into the panko mixture, coating evenly on all sides.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes in 335f oil . Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
Assemble ✮⋆˙
Lay out the garlic bread slices, toasted side up. Spread a layer of the sauce over each slice.
Place a breaded chicken cutlet on top of the sauce (if you feel like your chicken breast is quite big for your bread, you can cut it in half) , followed by freshly grated parmesan.
Transfer the sandwiches to a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
If desired, add more sauce over the melted cheese.
Top the melted cheese with a handful of arugula
Place the second slice of garlic bread on top, toasted side down.