Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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I’m back in the kitchen people. And today I’m making one of my favorite old-school Italian-American dishes: chicken parmesan. This is the kind of meal that brings back memories of family, tradition, and the simple way we used to eat at home, and I’m showing you how I make it step by step the way it should be done.
I’m keeping it simple, fresh, and delicious — just like the best family recipes always are. Along the way, I share a few stories, a few tips, and a little of the history behind the food, the wine, and the way we grew up around the table.
Get The Chicken Parmesan Recipe Here: franzesewine.com/chicken-parm-recipe
Ex-Mob Boss Cooks Real Chicken Parmesan (Secret Franzese Family Recipe)
Ex-Mob Boss Makes the Perfect Chicken Parmesan
The Best Chicken Parm Recipe You've Never Heard Of (Mafia Style)
🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call
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🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com
00:00 – Introduction: I’m back!
02:27 – Cooking brings back memories
03:16 – My grandfather made wine
05:00 – My onion trick in sauce
06:03 – Fresh basil brings memories
08:20 – Organic is the way to go
08:56 – My grandma’s meatballs set the bar
10:28 – Step 1: Always Pound the chicken thin
11:47 – The Paul Castellano chicken story
15:47 – Flour, eggs, breadcrumbs
16:48 – Stories of My Grandparents
18:03 – My grandfather Was A Racist?
21:11 – Tootie the Lion: My Other Grandfather
22:23 – Step 2: Fry The Chicken
23:14 – Chicken parm isn’t from Italy
23:34 – Mozzarella, not parmesan
24:00 – I always drink wine with food
24:42 – Our 50th anniversary wine
25:28 – Europe makes healthier wine
27:54 – Step 3: Pasta has to be al dente
29:27 – Step 4: Sauce, cheese, and oven
31:20 – Food brings people together
34:19 – Step 5: Into the oven it goes
35:48 – My made-man anniversary
38:04 – The pairing is perfect
39:27 – Cherry wine grew on me
42:27 – Which Wine Pairs Better?
44:56 – Whats Next on Cooking With Michael?
Backbone Media Group
🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: yt.franzesewine.com
👨🏻🍳 Get The Exclusive Mafia Apron Here: franzesewine.com/apron
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: michaelfranzese.com/family
I’m back in the kitchen people. And today I’m making one of my favorite old-school Italian-American dishes: chicken parmesan. This is the kind of meal that brings back memories of family, tradition, and the simple way we used to eat at home, and I’m showing you how I make it step by step the way it should be done.
I’m keeping it simple, fresh, and delicious — just like the best family recipes always are. Along the way, I share a few stories, a few tips, and a little of the history behind the food, the wine, and the way we grew up around the table.
Get The Chicken Parmesan Recipe Here: franzesewine.com/chicken-parm-recipe
Ex-Mob Boss Cooks Real Chicken Parmesan (Secret Franzese Family Recipe)
Ex-Mob Boss Makes the Perfect Chicken Parmesan
The Best Chicken Parm Recipe You've Never Heard Of (Mafia Style)
🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call
🔥 Check out my store: store.michaelfranzese.com
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com
00:00 – Introduction: I’m back!
02:27 – Cooking brings back memories
03:16 – My grandfather made wine
05:00 – My onion trick in sauce
06:03 – Fresh basil brings memories
08:20 – Organic is the way to go
08:56 – My grandma’s meatballs set the bar
10:28 – Step 1: Always Pound the chicken thin
11:47 – The Paul Castellano chicken story
15:47 – Flour, eggs, breadcrumbs
16:48 – Stories of My Grandparents
18:03 – My grandfather Was A Racist?
21:11 – Tootie the Lion: My Other Grandfather
22:23 – Step 2: Fry The Chicken
23:14 – Chicken parm isn’t from Italy
23:34 – Mozzarella, not parmesan
24:00 – I always drink wine with food
24:42 – Our 50th anniversary wine
25:28 – Europe makes healthier wine
27:54 – Step 3: Pasta has to be al dente
29:27 – Step 4: Sauce, cheese, and oven
31:20 – Food brings people together
34:19 – Step 5: Into the oven it goes
35:48 – My made-man anniversary
38:04 – The pairing is perfect
39:27 – Cherry wine grew on me
42:27 – Which Wine Pairs Better?
44:56 – Whats Next on Cooking With Michael?
Backbone Media Group
