Chicken Parmigiana

Name: Chicken Parmigiana
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Australia
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, butterflied; 1 cup flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 cups breadcrumbs; 2 cups tomato passata; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella; 1/4 cup grated parmesan; Oil, for frying

4 servings20 min prep25 min cookMedium Australia

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Chicken Parmigiana

Story updated September 17, 2026

Chicken parmigiana in Australia grew out of the Italian-American chicken parmesan brought over by postwar Italian immigrants, then reshaped into a pub food staple. Affectionately nicknamed the "parma," it surged in popularity from the 1990s onward and now anchors countless Australian pub menus, sometimes with dedicated "parma nights."

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

4 chicken breasts, butterflied
1 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups breadcrumbs
2 cups tomato passata
1 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup grated parmesan
Oil, for frying

Instructions

1Season the chicken and pound to an even thickness.
2Dredge each piece in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing to coat well.
3Shallow-fry the crumbed chicken in oil for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
4Warm the passata with oregano in a saucepan and season to taste.
5Arrange the fried chicken in a baking dish, spoon over the sauce, and top with mozzarella and parmesan.
6Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
7Serve with chips and a side salad.

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