chicken parmesan panini

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 4 small chicken cutlets*
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 8 thick slices artisanal-style bread
• 1 (24 ounce) jar ragu® old world style® traditional sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• mix together the flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. place beaten egg in another bowl. mix together panko bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in a third shallow bowl.
• dredge each piece of chicken in the flour, coating both sides; shake off the extra. dip chicken in beaten egg, and then press into the breadcrumbs, making sure to coat well on both sides. set on a plate.
• heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. pan fry chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side.
• place chicken on slices of bread. spread about 1/4 cup of ragu® old world style® traditional sauce over each piece of chicken. top with a slice of cheese and a tablespoon of parmesan cheese. top with the remaining slices of bread. heat in a panini press or in a large skillet until the cheese is melted. heat remaining sauce for dipping.