Oven Baked Chicken and Aubergine (Egg Plant) Parmigiana

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Oven Baked Chicken and Aubergine (Egg Plant) Parmigiana recipe for a delicious Italian dinner at home
in Italian

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 eggs , beaten
1 tablespoon water
4 chicken breast fillets
200 g breadcrumbs
200 g finely grated parmesan cheese
olive oil , for shallow-frying
garlic clove , for rubbing
2 mozzarella cheese , finely sliced
fresh oregano leaves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion , chopped
4 -6 garlic cloves , chopped
4 large plum tomatoes , chopped
1 tablespoon capers
2 tablespoons tomato puree
4 aubergines , thinly sliced
200 g pitted black kalamata olives , in olive oil
200 ml red wine
black pepper
salt
mixed salad green
1/2 lemon
handful of leaves basil
parmesan cheese , shavings

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
546
Sugar
8g
Fat
28g
Oven Baked Chicken and Aubergine (Egg Plant) Parmigiana, also known as Chicken Parmesan, is a classic Italian dish that is loved by many. It is typically made with breaded chicken fillets, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese, and served over a bed of spaghetti or other pasta. In this recipe, we have added a layer of thinly sliced aubergines to the dish, which provides a delicious and healthy twist to the classic recipe. The end result is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home with family and friends.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2.In a small bowl, mix the eggs and water together. In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
3.Dip the chicken fillets into the egg mixture and then coat them with the breadcrumb mixture.
4.Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
5.Rub the garlic clove over the bottom of a large baking dish. Layer the chicken fillets and mozzarella cheese in the dish, and sprinkle with fresh oregano leaves.
6.In a separate pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook until the onion is soft.
7.Add the chopped plum tomatoes, capers, tomato puree, and red wine to the pan. Season with black pepper and salt to taste, and cook until the sauce has thickened.
8.Pour the sauce over the chicken and mozzarella cheese in the baking dish. Lay the thinly sliced aubergines over the top and scatter the olives around the dish.
9.Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the aubergines are tender and the cheese is melted and golden brown.

PROS

This Oven Baked Chicken and Aubergine (Egg Plant) Parmigiana is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cozy Italian dinner at home.

The dish is high in protein and provides a healthy dose of vegetables.

CONS

This dish is relatively time-consuming to prepare, and requires several different steps and cooking methods.

It is also fairly high in calories and fat, and may not be suitable for those on a strict diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein and provides a range of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamins C and K and potassium.
The aubergines in particular are high in fiber and antioxidants, which can help to reduce inflammation and support overall health.

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