Best 5 Mediterranean Chicken With Eggplant Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with our enticing Mediterranean Chicken with Eggplant recipe collection.**

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this region, where fresh, seasonal ingredients take center stage. Discover the perfect harmony of tender chicken and succulent eggplant, complemented by a symphony of aromatic herbs, tangy spices, and the bright acidity of tomatoes. Experiment with diverse cooking methods, from succulent pan-frying to hearty baking, each yielding a unique and delightful result. Customize your culinary adventure by exploring variations that feature different cuts of chicken, a variety of eggplant preparations, and a range of flavorful sauces. Prepare to be captivated by the diverse culinary treasures of the Mediterranean, all while enjoying the convenience of easy-to-follow recipes designed for home cooks of all skill levels.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN IN EGGPLANT SAUCE



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Spice-coated chicken thighs simmer in a rich red pepper-eggplant sauce. This savory entree is perfect for an everyday meal or potluck. It's an easy slow-cooker dish to prepare in the morning so that dinner is ready at the end of the day.-Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/4 cups white wine or chicken broth
1 small eggplant (1 pound), peeled and cubed
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup pitted ripe olives, halved
1/4 cup minced fresh Italian parsley
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
8 naan flatbreads, quartered

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add chicken; toss to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil in batches. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker., Add wine to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in the eggplant, red peppers, onion, jalapeno, tomato paste, brown sugar and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until pureed. Pour over chicken., Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender, adding olives and parsley during the last 30 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle with feta cheese. Serve with naan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 calories, Fat 23 g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1293 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44 g carbohydrate (10 g sugars, Fiber 4 g fiber), Protein 40 g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS AND EGGPLANT



Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Thighs and Eggplant image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sumac
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 medium eggplants, stems on, cut in half lengthwise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 teaspoon sumac
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 8.8-ounce package store-bought naan bread
1 cup Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon honey, plus more for drizzling
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Juice from 1/2 lemon plus remaining half cut into wedges
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh mint and parsley leaves, for garnish

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.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN MEDLEY WITH EGGPLANT AND FETA



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Low-calorie, low-carb dinners can be absolutely delicious if done right! This one is full of color, flavor, and texture. I make this one often and it is always a hit! Hope you will enjoy as well.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
1 tablespoon butter
1 eggplant, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons dill paste
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
diced dill to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Reserve 1 tablespoon of mixture for later use.
  • Dip sliced chicken into the flour mixture to coat both sides. Place on a plate.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant and onion and cook until soft and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a baking dish. Cook zucchini and bell pepper in the same skillet over medium-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to the baking dish with the eggplant.
  • Add additional oil to the skillet if needed and brown chicken on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to the baking dish with the vegetables. Pour tomatoes into the same skillet and add reserved flour mixture and dill paste. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and pour into the baking dish. Top with feta cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 76.8 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 429.7 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

ONE-POT MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN



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An easy one-pot dinner - delicious and filling. Great when you need something a little different for families of 4 or more! Serve over penne pasta and if you're feeling fancy, top with Parmesan or Romano cheese and fresh basil.

Provided by Shawnee73

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick butter
½ cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt to taste
2 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, halved
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, basil, and salt. Saute until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add artichoke hearts, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, olives, and mushrooms; bring to a boil. Add chicken, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 79.7 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 1400.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN



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Sauteed chicken simmered in a sauce of tomatoes, olives, white wine, garlic, and herbs. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. Preparation time: 20 minutes.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup diced onion
3 cups tomatoes, chopped
½ cup white wine
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
½ cup kalamata olives
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons white wine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute about 4 to 6 minutes each side, until golden. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Saute garlic in pan drippings for 30 seconds, then add onion and saute for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Lower heat, add 1/2 cup white wine and simmer for 10 minutes. Add thyme and basil and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  • Return chicken to skillet and cover. Cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add olives and parsley to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 268.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right eggplant: Look for eggplants that are firm and have smooth, shiny skin. Avoid eggplants that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Salt the eggplant before cooking: Salting the eggplant helps to draw out the bitterness. Be sure to rinse the eggplant thoroughly after salting.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the eggplant: If you overcrowd the pan, the eggplant will not cook evenly. Cook the eggplant in batches if necessary.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine. Use a good quality olive oil to enhance the flavor of your dish.
  • Add fresh herbs and spices: Fresh herbs and spices add flavor and depth to the dish. Use a variety of herbs and spices, such as oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil, and garlic.

Conclusion:

Mediterranean chicken with eggplant is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the eggplant is soft and flavorful. The dish is also packed with nutrients, including protein, fiber, and vitamins. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, I highly recommend trying this recipe.

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