The Aussie Chicken Parmi

The Chicken parmigiana or Chicken Parmi is an Australian pub staple; there is barely a pub in the country that doesn’t feature a parmi on the menu. Many pubs have special parmi and pot nights on the quieter days of the week, while many have special international themed variations on the parmi replacing the Italian inspired flavours with some other culinary items.

The ‘traditional’ Chicken parmigiana consists of a pounded crumbed chicken breast fillet, deep fried or pan fried. The fillet is topped with tomato puree sauce and usually a slice of ham. The parmi is then topped with cheese and a sprinkle of Italian herbs before being grilled golden brown. The dish is usually served with chips and salad or sometimes vegetables.