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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

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.

Good to know

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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