How to Make Mediterranean Chicken with Eggplant - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're someone who loves to experiment with new and exciting flavors in the kitchen, then you're in for a treat with this Mediterranean Chicken with Eggplant recipe. This dish is a perfect combination of juicy chicken, tender eggplant, and a medley of flavorful Mediterranean spices that will transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's not only delicious, but it's also incredibly nutritious. The chicken pr...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 50 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings

  • 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

    336 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 147mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 795mg