MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH EGGPLANT

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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

3 eggplants, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - diced
1 onion, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup water
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

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

Katlego Fifi
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is so tender and the eggplant is cooked perfectly.


Adiabo Raquel
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Puppy YT
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I loved this dish! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Cassandra Colgan
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This dish is a great way to get your veggies in. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Salen Kumar
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is so tender and the eggplant is cooked perfectly.


Aadarsh lawad
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mazibar Rahman
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I loved this dish! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Saimkhan Saimkhan
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This dish is a great way to get your veggies in. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


NH Noyon
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is so tender and the eggplant is cooked perfectly.


MR AHS
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


James Gann
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the presentation.


Sabrina Harrell
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your veggies in.


Celeste Ledesma
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I loved this dish! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Adedokun Ayomide
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it's healthy too.


Pink Plug
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a great weeknight meal that the whole family enjoys.


Siyabonga Menyuka
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it's so easy to make.


SPED UP AUDIOS -MALEK
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so tender.


Adam Patton
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the eggplant was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.