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Chicken parm an Italian-American comfort classic
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Chicken parm an Italian-American comfort classic

Sept. 10, 2026, 4:13 p.m. ET

The chicken parm sandwich from Pompillios.

There are hamburgers, hot dogs, and apple pie. All slices of Americana.

However, an outlier has made a case for becoming one of the favorite foods of many in the USA.

Yes, it’s chicken parm. It has become a force as an Italian-American comfort food.

Whether on a plate, a sandwich, or making its way into pizza, chicken parm has risen through the ranks of populartity when it comes to American culinary tastes.

A look at some of the most scrumptious ways it is served:

Chicken parmDough Boyz's chicken parmigiana with spaghetti was a chicken cutlet pounded to a perfect half-inch, breaded, fried and topped with a sweet and tangy red sauce and melting cheese.Chicken parmThe chicken parm sub from Palumbos, South Naples.Chicken parmPhoto of a Chicken Parm Vodka Sauce at Lepore's Italian Market in Westwood.Chicken parmChicken parm sandwich with pan-seared breaded chicken breast, Parmigiano Reggiano and Bianco di Napoli tomato sauce on country bread with side salad at Pane Bianco Van Buren in Phoenix.Chicken parmA view of the Chicken Parm Diavolo sandwich made with spicy red sauce and mozzarella.Chicken parmA chicken parm sandwich from Bird's Nest Italian Street Food.Chicken parmA slice of chicken parmesan vodka pizza at Pies Place in the Bayville section of Berkeley Township.Chicken parmGrado's Pizza in Cape Coral has hot and cold subs, including chicken, meatball or eggplant parm.Chicken parmThe Drunken Parm chicken sandwich at Burger 25, which has restaurants in Toms River and Ship Bottom.Chicken parmUncle Rico's makes more than outstanding pizza. This chicken parm hero is one of our favorites.Chicken parmThe chicken parm, served with spinach, at Rosie's Bistro Italiano in Bronxville Nov. 30, 2023.Chicken parmChicken Vodka Parm Sandwich at SQ Pizza.Chicken parmEggplant and chicken parm from the Bella Nonna food truck.Chicken parmA chicken parm sub on a giant garlic knot at Positano Restaurant.Chicken parmThe chicken parm at Pizzeria LaRosa in New Rochelle.Chicken parmA plate of Chicken Parm from Matthew's Italian Restaurant in Clifton.Chicken parmChicken parm at Piero's in Harrison.Chicken parmTwo baked chicken parms and four hot breadsticks are plated to be served to a Fazoli’s customer.Chicken parmThe chicken Parm sandwich on Adoré's happy hour menu is served with fries.Chicken parmThe chicken parm pizza was a table favorite at Amantia Wood Fire Pizzeria in Fort Myers.Chicken parmChicken Vodka Parm from Casa D'italia in Harrison.

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