Grilled Chicken Parm Sandwich
This grilled take on chicken parm brings serious summertime flavor to the table. Juicy grilled chicken, melty mozzarella, and our tangy Marinara come together on toasted bread for an easy sandwich that disappears fast at cookouts, weeknight dinners, and everything in between. Mangia bene!
Prep Time:
5 min
Cook Time:
10 min
Servings:
4
Sauce:
Francesco Rinaldi Classic Marinara
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Francesco Rinaldi Marinara Pasta Sauce, warmed
- 4 slices of mozzarella cheese
- Italian bakery bread, baguette, or Focaccia bread sliced in half (or bread of choice)
- 4 tbsp grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Olive oil (or garlic butter) for brushing the bread
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat grill.
- Grill chicken 2-3 minutes per side, until juices run clear.
- During the last minute of cooking, top chicken with a slice of mozzarella to melt by closing the grill top for a minute or two.
- Brush bread with olive oil and lightly toast on the grill.
- Remove chicken and bread from the grill. Place chicken with melted mozzarella on bread, and top with 1/4 cup or desired amount of warmed Marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano on top and add a few fresh basil leaves. Save some sauce for dipping!
