Chicken parmigiana

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A chicken parmigiana photographed at the Coldstream Brewery, served with chips and salad.

Chicken parmigiana (also referred to as a parmi[1] or parma[2]) is a chicken dish based on the Italian Parmigiana, and is regularly served in Australian pubs.[3] The meal consists of a breaded chicken breast, or chicken schnitzel, covered with a tomato-based neapolitan sauce and cheese. In Australia the addition of a slice of ham or bacon makes up the parmigiana.[4] The dish is typically served with a side of chips and salad, although there is some dispute as to whether the chips should be served under or next to the chicken.[5]

Size is considered to be a major part of the chicken parmigiana,[5] and increased competition has led to a greater focus on the size of the meal.[3][6] Some restaurants hold competitions with prizes for people who successfully finish a large chicken parmigiana, such as the "Parmageddon" which was held in an Adelaide Hills pub.[7]

The popularity of the chicken parmigiana led to a specialised chicken parmigiana restaurant opening in Melbourne,[5] and the chicken parmigiana is the subject of reviews on dedicated websites which compare the dish as purchased from various pubs within a region.[2][1][5][8] Other meals have also taken on the chicken parmigiana theme, including pies and Subway sandwiches.[9][10]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Peucker, Christie. (2 January 2011). "They're the parmi police Duo in quest for Adelaide's best". Sunday Mail. Adelaide, South Australia. p20.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Levin, Darren. (7 August 2004). "Keeping abreast of the Parma best", The Age, Melbourne, Victoria. pA2.2.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Watson, Callie. (14 August 2010). "Changing tastes mean humble schnitzel now... More than just pub grub". The Advertiser, Adelaide, South Australia. p43.
  4. ↑ "Debate over a pub favourite", (13 October 2012). Daily Liberal and Macquarie Advocate. Dubbo, New South Wales. p10.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Cincotta, Liz. (22 May 2007). "Good parma". The Age. p14.
  6. ↑ Canty, Chris. (31 August 2007). "Battle of the biggest". The Age. Melbourne, Victoria. p33.
  7. ↑ Penberthy, David. (7 September 2012). "Parmageddon: War on culinary theatrics". The Advertiser, Adelaide, South Australia. p13.
  8. ↑ Fair, Alex. (18 July 2012). "A group of Launceston friends are using their love of the good old chicken parmigianas to help boost the city's restaurant industry". The Examiner, Launceston, Tasmania. p7.
  9. ↑ "Parma pies on menu for Patties", (18 February 2012). The Mercury. Hobart, Tasmania. p31.
  10. ↑ "Ad Notes" (30 September 2005). Wall Street Journal. New York. pB4.
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