This cheesy spinach-and-chicken alla vodka sandwich is full of textures and flavors.
Crispy chicken cutlets are smothered in creamy tomato sauce, wilted spinach and gooey mozzarella cheese.
Place an oven-safe wire rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet.
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Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Place flour in a shallow dish.
Place beaten eggs in a separate shallow dish.
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Place panko in a separate shallow dish.
Dredge a seasoned cutlet in the flour, turning to coat; shake off any excess.
Place in egg, turning to coat.
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Place in panko, turning to fully coat and gently pressing to adhere.
Place on a plate.
Repeat the process with the remaining cutlets.
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(Discard any remaining flour, egg and panko.)
Heat oil in a large, wide skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 8 minutes.
Transfer to the prepared wire rack in the baking sheet; place in the oven to keep warm.
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Repeat with the remaining 2 cutlets.
Reserve 2 tablespoons oil from the skillet.
(Discard the remaining oil or reserve for another use.)
Wipe the skillet clean.
Brush cut sides of baguette pieces with 1 tablespoon of the reserved oil.
Place cut-sides down in the skillet, working in batches as needed.
Cook over medium-high heat, undisturbed, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Remove from skillet; set aside.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon reserved oil in the skillet over medium-high heat.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven; set aside the rack with the chicken on it.
Increase oven temperature to broil.
Place the baguette pieces cut-sides up on the baking sheet; spread evenly with vodka sauce.
Broil until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
Top with basil; sprinkle with pepper, if desired.
Place the baguette tops on the cheese-topped bottoms to make sandwiches.
You also get vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins and choline, in chicken breast.
Choline is necessary for a healthy nervous system.
The tomatoes and onions in vodka sauce are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Yes, you’ve got the option to.
Test the chicken with an instant-read thermometer to be sure youve reheated it to a safe temperature.
It should be at 120F.
you could also make a batch of cutlets and freeze them for up to a month.
you could reheat the frozen cutlets in a 350F oven for about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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