The Dish Born From Immigration And Hunger - Chicken Parmesan

In Italy, this dish never existed — it was made with eggplant, not chicken. When Italian immigrants arrived in America, they found something they'd never had access to: cheap, abundant meat. So they swapped it in, and comfort food changed forever. This is that story, and the recipe. 🍗 Ingredients: For the chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 680g total) 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g) 2 large eggs, beaten (100g) ½ tsp salt (3g) ½ tsp black pepper (1g) ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs (40g) ⅔ cup seasoned breadcrumbs (80g) 1½ tsp garlic powder (4.5g) ½ tsp onion powder (1.5g) ¼ tsp dried basil (0.25g) 2 tbsp dried parsley (2g) Cooking spray or oil, as needed for frying To finish: 1½–2 cups marinara sauce (360–480ml) 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced (225g) ¼ cup grated Parmesan, optional for topping (25g) Eat Good - Be Happy 🍞