Embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to preparing Eggplant Chicken, a symphony of flavors and textures. This delectable dish takes center stage with tender chicken and succulent eggplant, all brought together by a harmonious blend of spices and aromatic herbs. From the classic stir-fried rendition to the robust flavors of a hearty casserole, our diverse collection of recipes caters to every taste and skill level. Experience the delightful combination of crispy eggplant and succulent chicken in our stir-fried variation, where vibrant vegetables add a delightful crunch. For a comforting meal, immerse yourself in the rich flavors of our casserole recipe, where succulent chicken and eggplant are enveloped in a creamy and flavorful sauce. And if time is of the essence, our quick and easy sheet pan dinner has you covered, offering a hassle-free yet equally delicious option. With our detailed instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to whip up these culinary masterpieces with confidence, impressing your family and friends with your newfound culinary prowess.
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MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH EGGPLANT
I've learned to make this dish from my grandmother who still lives on the shore of the Mediterranean.
Provided by thepamperedchefny
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy
Time 1h20m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place eggplant strips in a big pot of lightly salted water and soak for 30 minutes (this will improve the taste; they will leave a brown color in the pot).
- Remove eggplant from pot and brush lightly with olive oil. Saute or grill until lightly browned and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Set aside.
- Saute diced chicken and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste and water, cover skillet, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Pour chicken/tomato mixture over eggplant. Season with oregano, salt and pepper and cover with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 146.8 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH EGGPLANT, TOMATOES, AND ALMONDS
Categories Chicken Ginger Nut Poultry Tomato Quick & Easy Dinner Lemon Almond Eggplant Winter Clove Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large wide pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic. Cover and cook until onions are soft, about 10 minutes. Add paprika, salt, turmeric, coriander, fennel, pepper, cumin, and ginger; stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes, 1 cup water, and 3 tablespoons lemon juice; bring to boil. Arrange all chicken in single layer in pot; spoon some sauce over. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Turn chicken over, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender, about 20 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Brush large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Place eggplant and remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in large bowl; toss to coat. Spread eggplant out on prepared baking sheet and bake until soft and brown, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. (Chicken and eggplant can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate separately until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.)
- Stir eggplant and marjoram into chicken. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes to heat through and blend flavors. Season stew to taste with more lemon juice, if desired, and salt and pepper. Transfer chicken to large shallow bowl. Sprinkle with almonds and cilantro.
CHICKEN EGGPLANT STIR-FRY
A quick way to prepare chicken. Can be served with fried rice. I sometimes add sweet red peppers for more color and vitamins. Serve on its own or with rice.
Provided by Questoria
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sprinkle salt evenly over both sides of eggplant slices; set aside for 5 minutes. Cut eggplant into cubes.
- Cook and stir chicken, garlic, and soy sauce together in a large skillet over medium heat until the chicken is nearly cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Stir mushrooms and black pepper into the chicken mixture; continue cooking until the mushrooms brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Heat canola oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Cook eggplant in hot canola oil until lightly browned; add to skillet with the chicken.
- Stir spinach through the chicken and eggplant mixture; cook and stir until the spinach wilts, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 599.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
EASY CHICKEN EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN
This recipe is an easy recipe because you don't cook the chicken or the eggplant before putting them in the casserole. It's also easy because you use sauce from a jar. Of course, you can use your favorite homemade pasta sauce if desired.
Provided by GrandmaIsCooking
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Peel and slice eggplant.
- Lay between two layers of paper towels for 15-20 minutes to drain moisture from eggplant, then discard paper towels.
- Line bottom of 13x9 inch baking dish with the chicken breast slices.
- Cover chicken with the eggplant slices.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over eggplant.
- Cover breadcrumbs with mozzarella cheese slices (or grated if you prefer).
- Pour marinara sauce over cheese.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees.
MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS AND EGGPLANT
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the chicken: Combine the olive oil, sumac, salt, granulated garlic, pepper and lemon zest and juice in a large shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken thighs and mix to coat with the marinade. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- For the eggplant and naan: Use a paring knife to make crosshatch marks on the flesh side of each eggplant half. Drizzle both sides of the eggplant with oil and sprinkle with sumac, salt and pepper.
- Preheat a grill for cooking over direct and indirect medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill, flipping once, until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes on each side.
- Meanwhile, grill the eggplant, starting flesh-side down, for 5 minutes. Flip and cook 5 minutes more, then move to indirect heat to cook until tender, an 5 additional minutes.
- Turn one of the burners to high heat. Lightly brush both sides of naan bread with olive oil and grill over high heat, flipping frequently, until slightly charred and warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes total.
- For the yogurt tahini sauce: Whisk together the yogurt, tahini, parsley, honey, olive oil, cumin and lemon juice in a bowl, then season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange chicken and eggplant on a platter. Drizzle with honey and olive oil. Top with fresh mint and parsley leaves. Serve with yogurt tahini sauce and grilled naan bread on the side.
RIGATONI WITH SPICY CHICKEN SAUSAGE, ASPARAGUS, EGGPLANT, AND ROASTED PEPPERS
Steps:
- Position a rack in the oven 6 inches below the broiler and preheat the broiler.
- Put the peppers on a baking sheet and put it under the broiler. Roast, turning the peppers with tongs a quarter turn every couple of minutes, until charred on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes total. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let the peppers steam for 10 minutes to loosen the skins.
- Using a paper towel, rub the charred skins off the peppers. Carefully remove the cores, stems, and seeds, and slice the pieces lengthwise into thin strips. Reserve any liquid the peppers release.
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Add the asparagus and cook for 1 minute; drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a plate with a slotted spoon.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and return the pasta to the warm pot.
- Add 3 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet, add the eggplant, season with salt and pepper, and cook until brown and just tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the roasted peppers with any reserved liquid, asparagus, sausage, and vinegar and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more.
- Transfer the sausage mixture to the warm rigatoni and add the Parmesan, parsley, and remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and stir to combine.
- Taste the pasta and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Transfer to a large bowl and serve immediately.
SPICY CHINESE EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) AND CHICKEN
This is one of my favorite dishes. It has a really good kick. Make sure not to overcook the eggplant because then it will get mushy.
Provided by jordana sarrell
Categories Asian
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine Spicy Sauce Ingredients.
- Cut up chicken to desired size.
- Peel eggplant and cut up to desired size.
- Deep fry eggplant submerged in Canola Oil in a wok about 2 minutes, then remove and place on paper towel to drain.
- Stir Fry garlic in wok, about 10 seconds.
- Cook chicken.
- Add Spicy Sauce into wok and simmer then add cornstarch.
- Add eggplant and stir, about 30 seconds.
- Serve and Enjoy!
THAI RED CURRY CHICKEN AND EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)
Make and share this Thai Red Curry Chicken and Eggplant (Aubergine) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Elmotoo
Categories Curries
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a heavy saute pan over medium high heat.
- Add 1/4 can of the thicker coconut milk.
- When it bubbles, add curry paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add additional 1/4 can of the thicker coconut milk and cook for 5- 8 minutes, until the oil begins to separate.
- Add chicken and stir to coat well.
- Cook for about 4 minutes until the chicken has changed color and firmed up.
- Add remaining coconut milk, bring to a boil, add eggplant and cook at a simmer, covered until chicken and eggplant are completely cooked.
- Stir in fish sauce and lime leaves.
- Cook at a low simmer for 5 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir in lime juice, chiles and basil.
EGGPLANT CHICKEN
Make and share this Eggplant Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Michelle Berteig
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil then add the chicken breasts. Cover and cook on medium heat until the chicken is golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Add the onions, stirring often. When the onions are soft, add the remaining ingredients.
- Let simmer, covered, until eggplant is soft and tender. Serve alone or over a bed of rice.
GRILLED SESAME CHICKEN AND EGGPLANT SALAD
This is a salad that is French by design and Chinese by flavor. The ginger and sesame notwithstanding, it is essentially very much like a salade composée, a "composed salad" where the ingredients are arranged and dressed but not tossed, with grilled chicken breast and a zesty vinaigrette. The jalapeño is optional, so you can turn down the heat.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories salads and dressings, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Remove the tenderloins from the underside of the chicken breasts and reserve for another purpose. Trim breasts if necessary and flatten them slightly with a meat mallet. Season on both sides with salt and pepper and place in a shallow dish. Using a clean knife and cutting board, peel eggplant and cut into 1/2-inch slices, then season with salt and pepper. Place eggplant slices in a separate shallow dish.
- Prepare the marinade: stir together ginger, garlic, soy sauce, peanut oil, sesame oil, rice wine and chile paste in a small bowl. Pour half the marinade over chicken and remaining marinade over eggplant, turning over to coat well. Leave at room temperature for 30 minutes. (You may do this step up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerate. Return to room temperature before cooking.)
- Make the vinaigrette: whisk together rice vinegar, ginger, brown sugar, mustard, sesame oil, peanut oil, salt and lime juice. Set aside.
- Heat a stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat, or use a charcoal or gas grill. Grill eggplant slices until nicely browned and softened, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and hold at room temperature. Lay chicken breasts on the grill skin side down and let cook until nicely browned, about 5 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side until firm to the touch, about 2 minutes more. Remove breasts to a platter and let rest 5 minutes.
- Line a large platter with lettuce leaves. Cut chicken into 1/4-inch slices and arrange over lettuce. Arrange grilled eggplant around the platter. Lightly salt cucumbers and dress with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette, then scatter over salad. Spoon the rest of the vinaigrette evenly over salad. Top with scallions and cilantro, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Garnish with optional jalapeño slices and lime wedges and serve.
CHICKEN AND EGGPLANT PARMESAN
A version of this recipe was emailed to me. This is my modified version of 2 great dishes combined to make 1 fantastic meal.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees, spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a pie plate, whisk together the egg, egg white and water. In a second pie plate stir together the bread crumbs, parsley, cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Dip the cut eggplant in the egg wash and then in bread crumbs, place on prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray. Place in preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, turn and spray second side lightly with cooking spray. Return to oven and bake and additional 10 minutes or until done.
- While eggplant slices are baking, place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag with a teaspoon of water. Pound with a meat mallet to 1/4 inch thick.
- Dip the chicken into the remaining egg wash and then in bread crumbs. Allow crumb mixture to set for a few minutes while oil heats.
- Over medium heat add olive oil to a heavy skillet and warm. When warm place the chicken in the pan and cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned, turn and cook other side for 4 minutes.
- To assemble, place 2 slices of eggplant on each plate, spoon a portion of sauce over all, top with chicken breast and remaining sauce. Grate freshly grated Parmesan cheese over all and serve.
INDIAN CURRY WITH POTATOES, CHICKEN, AND EGGPLANT
This is a delicious and fairly easy curry recipe, it uses many spices and has a lot of flavor. NOTE: the longer you leave it to sit, the better the flavors to develop
Provided by BachFromTheDead
Categories Curries
Time 6h35m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cut all of the vegetables and the chicken accordingly. Put all ingredients into a large pot (not cast-iron, the acidity of the tomatoes is bad for it).
- Cook over high heat for approximately 10 minutes. Turn heat to low and let slow cook for approximately 7 hours.
- Serve with hot basmati rice or naan/chapatis/roti.
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATOES AND EGGPLANT
Provided by Trish Hall
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Boil eggplant in water to cover 2 minutes. Place in a strainer and squeeze out water.
- Salt and pepper each side of the chicken breasts, then dredge in flour to coat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter with the oil in a large pan. Sautee chicken about 5 minutes on each side, or until browned.
- Remove chicken from pan. In same pan, saute onion and garlic, scaping bits off bottom of pan. Add vinegar, eggplant, tomato, chicken broth, bay leaf and thyme, stirring, and simmer 10 minutes.
- Return chicken to pan and simmer 2 minutes more. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and parsley, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 314, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 806 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED ZUCCHINI, EGGPLANT AND RED ONION FUSILLI WITH PARMESAN CHEESE WITH TERIYAKI CHICKEN TACOS
Fusilli with a grilled Mediterranean vegetable sauce accompanies teriyaki tacos with slaw in this fusion dish.
Provided by Catelli®
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Catelli®
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Teriyaki Chicken Tacos: Toss chicken with VH® Teriyaki Stir-Fry Sauce; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 8 hours.
- Purple Cabbage Slaw: Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic and salt; toss with cabbage. Let stand for 30 minutes.
- Spray grate of outdoor grill with PAM® Grilling for Grill Spray. Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through. Let stand for 5 minutes. Slice chicken.
- Fill tortillas with sliced chicken, some of the cabbage slaw, avocado, cucumber and green onion. Serve with remaining cabbage slaw and lime wedges.
- Grilled Zucchini, Eggplant and Red Onion Fusilli: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season zucchini, eggplant and red onion with salt and pepper; spray with PAM® Olive Oil cooking spray.
- Grill vegetables for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until grill-marked and tender. (Eggplant should be soft; cook eggplant for 1 to 2 minutes longer if necessary.) Let vegetables cool slightly; chop coarsely. Meanwhile, cook fusilli according to package directions and drain.
- Meanwhile, in large, deep skillet, heat Aylmer® Accents® Garlic and Olive Oil Petite Cut Tomatoes over medium heat until simmering. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes; toss with pasta. Sprinkle with shaved cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.8 calories, Carbohydrate 85.2 g, Cholesterol 39.7 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1276.5 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
CHICKEN, EGGPLANT AND TOMATO BAKE
An Italian inspired dish, serve with a tossed salad and crusty bread. From my grade 12 Home Ec folder (a life time ago!)
Provided by cookingpompom
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice the eggplants in half longways - sprinkle the surface with salt. Allow to stand for 30 minutes, rinse and pat dry.
- Brush/spray a baking tray with a little oil. Place the eggplants on a single layer and bake at 200oC for 7-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, slice the chicken through the middle length ways (so you have 6 half fillets). Coat the chicken with seasoning.
- Place the chicken on top of the hot eggplant.
- Mix the garlic with the pasta sauce (or leave out if it already has enough for your personal taste).
- Pour sauce over the chicken and cover with the cheeses.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes (until the chicken is cooked through).
- Serve with salad and crusty bread.
CHICKEN TAGINE WITH EGGPLANT AND OLIVES
Priorat, near the Mediterranean coast of Spain and a stone's throw from Barcelona, produces wines with dark fruit flavors, spice, bold complexity and ample alcohol. To compete with reds like these, the food alongside must take no prisoners.It would have been simple enough to sear some rib-eyes, lamb chops or lusty sausages. But I looked across the Mediterranean to North Africa and came up with a tagine in which chicken is coated with robust spices and becomes more than mere white noise. Eggplant and olives round out the dish, and a splash of sherry vinegar brightens the sauce.If you have yet to equip your kitchen with a genuine terra-cotta tagine, you can cook the dish in a covered sauté pan or a fancy-pants tagine of enameled cast iron.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- On a plate, blend the cumin and paprika together. Dip the chicken pieces in spices to coat both sides. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken on both sides. Remove.
- Add the onions to the skillet and sear on cut sides until browned. Remove. Lower heat to medium and add remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Lightly brown eggplant on cut sides. Remove. Add garlic and olives, cook until the garlic has softened, then add the stock and vinegar. Bring to a simmer, deglazing the pan, then turn off the heat.
- Coarsely chop the browned onions. Scatter them in a terra-cotta tagine or in a sauté pan with a cover, then lay the chicken pieces on top. Chop the eggplant in 1-inch chunks and distribute them over the chicken. Pour stock mixture, with olives and garlic, on top. Season with salt and pepper and scatter chopped tarragon on top. Cover the tagine or pan and cook on medium-low heat for 40 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes. Garnish with tarragon sprigs and serve with rice or couscous.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 664, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1016 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHRISTINA'S CHICKEN PARMESAN EGGPLANT ASPARAGUS ROLL-UPS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-heat. Add eggplant and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk 1 egg with the ricotta. Stir in the reserved eggplant, asparagus, 1/4 cup of the mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Put the chicken breasts in a large plastic bag and pound until very thin and of even thickness. Remove chicken from bag and season with salt and pepper. Spoon a generous dollop of the cheese mixture near the bottom edge of 1 piece of chicken and roll it into a cylinder, around the filling, like a jelly roll. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Beat the remaining eggs in a shallow bowl and put the flour and bread crumbs on separate plates. In a large skillet, melt the butter and shortening. Dredge the chicken rolls-ups in the flour, dip in the beaten eggs, and then coat them with bread crumbs. Place the rolls-ups in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes.
- Spread the tomato sauce in a shallow baking dish and place the roll-ups over the sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Divide the roll-ups among 4 plates, spooning some sauce over the top. Sprinkle with diced tomato and serve immediately.
EGGPLANT CHICKEN CASSEROLE
I sometimes use cheddar flavored veggie shreads in this recipe. You can also substitute the chicken with another meat or TVP.
Provided by mandagirl
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Spray it with vegetable cooking spray and immediately add eggplant and onion. Cook and stir until onion is soft.
- Place in a large bowl and add all other ingredients except parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Pour into a casserole dish that has been sprayed with vegetable spray.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour.
GARLIC INFUSED CHICKEN, EGGPLANT AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS STACKS
A delicious new take on classic Parmesan dishes, without breading keeping it light, healthy, refreshing and gluten free. Depending on how generous you are with brushing the eggplant with the infused oil you'll find some left over. Don't discard it use it for other dishes. Store the leftover infused oil in the refrigerator. This can be served as an appetizer or a meal serving a crisp salad along side.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425. Season chicken and eggplant with salt and pepper, set chicken aside.
- In a medium pot and add diced tomatoes, paste, olives, honey, oregano, parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and let simmer uncovered.
- In a small pot heat oil then fry the garlic slices to a golden color. Remove and set garlic aside.
- Brush eggplant with the garlic infused oil and place on a non stick sheet pan. Bake to brown both sides. About 10 minutes per side. Remove from oven and set aside. Or pan fry to brown both sides.
- Lower oven to 350 degrees.
- Meanwhile In a fry pan heat 2 tablespoons of the garlic infused oil over medium high heat, when hot brown chicken pieces. 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside. Will not be cooked through at this point.
- Add the basil to the sauce.
- Oil a casserole dish with the garlic infused oil and spoon 1 cup sauce into casserole dish.
- Place the chicken slices in casserole dish, top with eggplant rounds, arrange the roasted red peppers over the eggplant top with the cheese. Spoon sauce over the cheese.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake 20 minutes.
- Garnish with the fried garlic.
MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH EGGPLANT,
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large wide pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Cover and cook until onions are soft, about 10 minutes. Add paprika, salt, turmeric, coriander, fennel, pepper, cumin, and ginger; stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes, 1 cup water, and 3 tablespoons lemon juice; bring to boil. Arrange all chicken in single layer in pot; spoon some sauce over. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Turn chicken over, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender, about 20 minutes longer. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Brush large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Place eggplant and remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in large bowl; toss to coat. Spread eggplant out on prepared baking sheet and bake until soft and brown, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. DO AHEAD Chicken and eggplant can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate separately until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Stir eggplant and marjoram into chicken. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes to heat through and blend flavors. Season stew to taste with more lemon juice, if desired, and salt and pepper. Transfer chicken to large shallow bowl. Sprinkle with almonds and cilantro.
Tips:
- To ensure the eggplant doesn't absorb too much oil, slice it thinly and sprinkle it with salt before cooking. This will draw out some of the moisture and help it to brown more evenly.
- If you don't have a wok, you can use a large skillet instead. Just be sure to heat it up over high heat before adding the ingredients.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chili paste to your liking. If you want a milder dish, use less paste. If you want it spicier, use more.
- Serve the eggplant chicken with rice or noodles. It's also great served with a side of steamed vegetables.
Conclusion:
Eggplant chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and can be tailored to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty dinner option, give this recipe a try.
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