Garlic Infused Chicken, Eggplant and Roasted Red Peppers Stacks

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Garlic Infused Chicken, Eggplant and Roasted Red Peppers Stacks – A Healthy and Yummy Delight
in Main

Prep

40 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
2 -4 garlic cloves , sliced super thin
30 ounces diced tomatoes
4 tablespoons tomato paste
4 black olives , sliced
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
8 basil leaves , julienned
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
black pepper , to taste
salt , to taste
1 lb eggplant , peeled and sliced into 10 rounds ( salted for 30 minutes , rinsed and patted dry if desired to remove bitterness )
1 lb chicken breasts or 2 chicken breasts , pounded and sliced into 10 pieces the size of the eggplant rounds
6 ounces roasted red peppers , sliced
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese , sliced into 10 rounds
parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
189
Sugar
4g
Fat
10g
Garlic Infused Chicken, Eggplant and Roasted Red Peppers Stacks is a delicious and healthy recipe that is perfect for a family dinner or a fancy dinner party. The recipe features grilled chicken breasts and eggplant slices that are infused with garlic, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella cheese. The spicy tomato sauce adds just the right amount of kick to the dish. This is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

Instructions

1.In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
2.Add garlic and cook until fragrant but not browned.
3.Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, black olives, honey, oregano, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, black pepper and salt. Stir to combine.
4.Cook the tomato sauce, stirring occasionally.
5.Brush chicken and eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
6.Grill or broil the chicken and eggplant slices, turning once until they are browned and cooked through.
7.Assemble the stacks, putting one eggplant slice, one chicken slice, and one roasted red pepper slice in between two slices of mozzarella cheese.
8.Repeat until all ingredients are used, top with Parmesan cheese and serve.

PROS

This recipe is high in protein, low in carbohydrate, and low in calories.

Garlic, which is used in abundance in this recipe, is known to have several health benefits, including a boost to the immune system.

CONS

This dish requires quite a bit of preparation time.

The eggplant can be bitter, so it needs to be salted and rinsed before cooking to remove the bitterness.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is low in calories and high in protein, making it a healthy meal option.
Garlic is an excellent source of antioxidants, which are known to boost the immune system and improve heart health.
The eggplant used in this dish is low in calories and high in fiber, which helps keep you full and aids in digestion.

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