Chicken Parm Sandwich | Just a “splash” of vodka

Just a splash of Vodka for this chicken parm sandwich

2 Tbsp (28g) - Unsalted Butter 
1 - Small Brown (Yellow) Onion, Fine Diced 
3 - Garlic Cloves, Grated 
100g (3.5oz) - Tomato Paste 
Pinch Chilli Flakes 
2 1/2 Tbsp (50ml) - Vodka (I got a bit carried away with my free pour)
3/4 Cup (180ml) - Thickened (Heavy) Cream 
Parmesan Cheese To Taste 
Salt & Pepper To Taste 

Chicken Cutlet - 

1-2 - Chicken Breast, Butterflied & Halved 
3/4 Cup - Plain (All Purpose Flour)
2 - Large Eggs, Beaten 
1 1/2 Cups - Panko, Fine or Italian Breadcrumbs 
2 tsp - Dried Oregano
2 tsp - Dried Thyme
Oil For Frying 

Serving - 

Butter to Spread
2-4 - Baguettes or Rolls Of Choice 
1 - Ball Mozzarella, Sliced into Rounds 
Fresh Basil Leaves 

1. In a large pan over medium-high heat, add the unsalted butter and diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add grated garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste, pinch of chilli flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the tomato paste starts to brown. Deglaze the pan with vodka and remove any stuck bits from the pan. Add cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5-6 minutes or until reduced and thick. Add grated parmesan cheese to taste (optional).

2. Heat oil to 170.c - 375.f in a large high-rimmed pan or pot. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge it in flour, then dip it in the egg and pat it well in the bread crumbs. Fry the chicken cutlets in the hot oil for 4-5 minutes or until golden and cooked through. A thermometer should read 72.c - 161.f. Do this in batches if you need to. 

3. Spoon the vodka sauce onto each fried chicken cutlet. Top with sliced mozzarella rounds and place in the oven on a lined baking tray for 3-4 minutes or until melted to your liking. At the same time, spread the butter onto your baguettes or rolls of choice and toast for 3-4 minutes. 

4. Spread some of the vodka sauce onto both top and bottom of the toasted buns. Add the vodka chicken Parmi, any leftover vodka sauce, grated parmesan cheese, basil leaves, and cracked black pepper. Slice and dig in. 

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[happypuppyjohn]

Untouchable chef!! You make it look so easy.

[helnbak]

Oh my goodness stop it.
Looks incredible 😮

[LuisGross-jron]

I never tried chicken parm because I don't like marinara sauce. But I love vodka sauce, I want this now

[Jilatannies]

I've never had chicken parm before and you made it seem really easy to make! it looks delicious as a sandwich too, so I might try this recipe and make it both ways

[neilthorley]

Jack yer a fantastic chef mate hat off to yer

[desgoulding]

Looks great mate. And so delicious here comes some more weight. Lol😮

[wiser]

I'm Definitely making this tomorrow

[khaddyhouse]

At 51 seconds you are spreading something but that's not in the recipe, can you please share what did you spread on the bread before spreading the sauce? Thank you

[Iluvpie]

Love how the parm is optional for a chicken parm sandwich, lol, but looks delicious either way

[AurallWow]

What does the vodka actually do in the recipe? It sure doesn't taste like much, right?

[X_Annedolf..Frankler_X]

Nope, I don't like vodka sauce as much as marinara. I like the acidicy of the tomatoes and that deep tomato flavor that's why I always use tomato paste as well. The milk is just diluting that awesome tomato flavor.

[dustin]

Your title says chicken parm but the sauce is alla vodka sauce bro!

[sbaxter]

But what are the ingredients to the red pesto?

[MiriBenii]

All that work just to make a sandwich.