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Chicken parmesan
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 206 kcal —
- Protein 19 g 38%
- Carbohydrate 6.9 g 3%
- Fat 11 g 14%
- Saturated fat 3.5 g 18%
- Fibre 0.9 g 3%
- Sugars 2.9 g —
- Sodium 467 mg 20%
- Cholesterol 67 mg 22%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 53 µg 6%
- Vitamin E 1.9 mg 13%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 9%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.22 mg 17%
- Niacin (B3) 6.4 mg 40%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.4 mg 28%
- Vitamin B6 0.23 mg 13%
- Folate (B9) 22 µg 6%
- Vitamin B12 0.46 µg 19%
Minerals
- Calcium 142 mg 11%
- Iron 0.78 mg 4%
- Magnesium 30 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 235 mg 19%
- Potassium 319 mg 7%
- Zinc 1.2 mg 11%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.17 mg 7%
- Selenium 25.3 µg 46%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 206 | 19 g | 6.9 g | 11 g |
| 1 × serving | 339 g | 698 | 64 g | 23 g | 37 g |
| 2 × serving | 678 g | 1397 | 129 g | 47 g | 74 g |
| ½ × serving | 169.5 g | 349 | 32 g | 12 g | 19 g |
| 3 × serving | 1017 g | 2095 | 193 g | 70 g | 111 g |
| 4 × serving | 1356 g | 2793 | 258 g | 94 g | 149 g |
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Questions about Chicken parmesan
What is chicken parmesan made of?
It is usually a chicken breast coated in breadcrumbs, fried until crisp, topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, and finished with Parmesan. It is also called chicken parmigiana or chicken parm.
How do you make chicken parmesan without soggy breadcrumbs?
Fry or bake the crumbed chicken until golden before adding sauce. Spoon sauce over the top rather than underneath, add cheese, then bake at 220 °C for about 10 minutes, until the cheese melts and the chicken reaches 75 °C in the centre.
What do you serve with chicken parmesan?
Spaghetti with extra tomato sauce is the familiar pairing; a green salad or steamed vegetables balance the rich, cheesy coating. In a sandwich, put the chicken in a crusty roll with sauce and melted mozzarella.
Can you make chicken parmesan in an air fryer?
Yes. Arrange crumbed chicken in a single layer and air-fry at 190 °C until crisp and cooked through, turning once. Add tomato sauce and cheese for the final few minutes, until the centre reaches 75 °C and the cheese is bubbling.
How long does chicken parmesan keep in the fridge?
Refrigerate leftovers within two hours in a covered container and eat them within three to four days. Reheat until steaming hot throughout, with the centre reaching 75 °C; an oven helps the coating stay crisper than a microwave.
Can you freeze chicken parmesan?
Freeze it in an airtight container once cooled, ideally with the chicken and sauce separated to help preserve the crisp coating. Thaw it in the fridge, then reheat in the oven until piping hot all the way through.
Is chicken parmesan an Italian dish?
Chicken parmesan, or chicken parmigiana, is best known as an Italian-American dish. Its name and layered tomato-and-cheese style are associated with southern Italian cooking, including aubergine parmigiana, but the chicken version is not a traditional Italian staple.
What is the difference between chicken parmesan and chicken Milanese?
Both use breaded chicken, but chicken Milanese is typically served crisp and plain, often with lemon, while chicken parmesan is covered with tomato sauce and melted cheese. Add the sauce only near the end if you want the coating to retain some crunch.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169857 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
