MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH EGGPLANT

Mediterranean Chicken with Eggplant image

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

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

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