Calabrian vodka chicken parm sandwich 💖 Couldn’t have asked for a better and more healing meal after a super long day 😮‍💨 Ingredients: 4 Hoagie rolls or sub rolls 2 chicken breasts 16 oz fresh Mozzarella, cut into slices 3/4 - 1 cup pesto 2 egg, beaten 1 cup flour, season with salt and pepper 2 cups Italian Breadcrumbs 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 shallots, finely diced 3 tbsp tomato paste 2 tsp Calabrian chili (optional) 1/4 cup vodka, optional 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup chicken stock or water 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan 1. Prepare the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Pat dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. 2. Set up the breading station: Place the flour (seasoned with salt and pepper), beaten eggs, and Italian breadcrumbs in three separate shallow bowls. 3. Bread the chicken: Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour, then dip into the eggs, and finally coat in the breadcrumbs, pressing firmly so the coating sticks well. 4. Cook the chicken: Heat a generous amount of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. 5. Make the sauce: In a separate pan, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallots, and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste and Calabrian chili (if using), cook for another 2–3 minutes then pour in the vodka and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced. 6. Finish the sauce: Add the heavy cream, chicken stock (or water), Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened. 7. Assemble the sandwiches: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the hoagie rolls on a baking sheet and spread about 1–2 tablespoons of pesto onto each roll. Add a piece of crispy chicken, spoon over a generous amount of the vodka sauce, and top with slices of fresh mozzarella. 8. Bake: Transfer to the oven and bake for 5–8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. 9. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Spoon on extra sauce if desired and enjoy immediately. #homecooking #dinner #cookwithme #DinnerIdeas #chickenparm - @cupoflivvv