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Love chicken parmesan? Try these 6 dishes next
If you love chicken parmesan, order tonkatsu next (86/100 flavor match), then lasagna and orange chicken. Chicken parmesan is rich, deeply savory and tangy, and these dishes share that profile.
Tonkatsu: rich and crunchy fried dish, like chicken parmesan.
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Flavor profile
- Rich
- 5 out of 5
- Savory
- 4 out of 5
- Spicy
- 0 out of 5
- Tangy
- 3 out of 5
- Sweet
- 2 out of 5
- Fresh
- 1 out of 5
- Smoky
- 0 out of 5
- Crunch
- 3 out of 5
Italian American · fried dish
6 dishes to try if you love chicken parmesan
- MATCHTonkatsuRich and crunchy fried dish, like chicken parmesan.Japanese · fried dish
- MATCHLasagnaRich and tangy, like chicken parmesan, but softer.Italian American · pasta
- MATCHOrange chickenRich and tangy fried dish, like chicken parmesan, but sweeter.Chinese American · fried dish
- MATCHGeneral Tso’s chickenRich and crunchy fried dish, like chicken parmesan, but sweeter and spicier.Chinese American · fried dish
- MATCHKorean fried chickenRich and crunchy fried dish, like chicken parmesan, but spicier and less tangy.Korean · fried dish
- MATCHFalafelRich and crunchy fried dish, like chicken parmesan, but fresher and less sweet.Middle Eastern · fried dish
Scores on this page compare editorial flavor profiles between dishes and are the same for everyone. They are not personal app match scores or ratings of a restaurant’s preparation. Recipes and menus vary. How these flavor scores work.
Chicken parmesan vs its closest matches
Chicken parmesan vs tonkatsu
86/100 flavor match
Tonkatsu is crunchier (5 vs 3), lighter (4 vs 5) and less tangy (2 vs 3) than chicken parmesan. The two rate the same on savoriness, heat, sweetness, freshness and smoke.
Chicken parmesan vs lasagna
83/100 flavor match
Lasagna is softer (1 vs 3) and less sweet (1 vs 2) than chicken parmesan. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, heat, tang, freshness and smoke.
Chicken parmesan vs orange chicken
66/100 flavor match
Orange chicken is sweeter (5 vs 2), lighter (3 vs 5), less savory (3 vs 4) and spicier (1 vs 0) than chicken parmesan, and differs on 2 more traits. The two rate the same on tang and smoke.
Numbers are Palytt's editorial 0 to 5 trait ratings, written as the match first and the dish you love second.
How to order chicken parmesan
What it is
Chicken parmesan is a breaded, fried chicken cutlet topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, often served with spaghetti.
Ordering tip
The best ones keep a crisp edge under the cheese. It is big, so it shares well.
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What dishes are similar to chicken parmesan?
If you like chicken parmesan, try tonkatsu, lasagna and orange chicken. Tonkatsu is the closest flavor match (86/100): rich and crunchy fried dish, like chicken parmesan.
What does chicken parmesan taste like?
Chicken parmesan is a breaded, fried chicken cutlet topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, often served with spaghetti. Its strongest traits: rich, deeply savory, tangy.
What should I order if I want something like chicken parmesan but different?
Try lasagna: rich and tangy, like chicken parmesan, but softer. It scores 83/100 against chicken parmesan on flavor.
How is chicken parmesan different from tonkatsu?
Tonkatsu is crunchier (5 vs 3), lighter (4 vs 5) and less tangy (2 vs 3) than chicken parmesan. The two rate the same on savoriness, heat, sweetness, freshness and smoke. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as tonkatsu vs chicken parmesan. Overall it scores 86/100 against chicken parmesan on flavor.
How are these food matches scored?
Each dish has a flavor profile rated 0 to 5 on richness, savoriness, heat, tang, sweetness, freshness, smoke and crunch. The match score compares two profiles and gives a small boost to dishes eaten the same way, like two noodle soups. In the Palytt app, your match score uses your own taste instead.
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