A Single-Serving Chicken Parmesan, Because You Deserve a Proper Dinner
Table for One is a column by Eric Kim, who loves cooking for himself—and only himself—and seeks to celebrate the beauty of solitude in its many forms.
Originating in the United States, chicken parmigiana is a beloved Italian-American staple any way you fry it. What many people might not know is that earlier echoes of the dish in Italy were lighter and more vegetal: Think eggplant, zucchini, and artichoke. Lightly fried (sometimes breaded, sometimes not), then served with a fresh tomato sauce and a little Parmesan, these vegetables were a celebration of summer produce.