Oven Baked Chicken and Aubergine (Egg Plant) Parmigiana
Oven Baked Chicken and Aubergine (Egg Plant) Parmigiana might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 45g of protein, 55g of fat, and a total of 1003 calories. This recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes. A mixture of aubergines, tomato puree, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy.
Instructions
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Aubergines. Fry the aubergine slices in olive oil until golden brown, then set aside. OR, brush them lightly with olive oil and spread the slices on a baking (cookie) sheet and place in a pre-heated oven (200C/400F/Gas
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Eggplant
Olive Oil
Cookies
Spread
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Oven
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for about 15 minutes or until golden brown and slightly crispy.Tomato sauce.
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Tomato Sauce
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Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based saucepan.
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Olive Oil
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Sauce Pan
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Add the onion and garlic and fry until softened, around 5 minutes.
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Garlic
Onion
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Add the chopped tomatoes and fry for a further 3-5 minutes, mixing well.
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Tomato
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Add the capers, tomato puree, olives and red wine. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
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Ground Black Pepper
Tomato Puree
Red Wine
Capers
Olives
Salt
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Mix the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese together, then beat together the eggs with the water. Dip the chicken in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
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Parmesan
Breadcrumbs
Whole Chicken
Water
Egg
Dip
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Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based frying pan.
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Olive Oil
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Frying Pan
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Add the coated chicken and fry until golden on both sides - about 5 minutes. Set aside.Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas
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Whole Chicken
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Oven
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Oil a shallow ovenproof dish and rub with garlic.
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Garlic
Cooking Oil
Dry Seasoning Rub
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Place the aubergines in a layer over the base of the dish and then add the fried chicken breasts and pour half of the tomato sauce in and around the chicken.
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Chicken Breast
Tomato Sauce
Eggplant
Whole Chicken
Base
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Layer the sliced mozzarella over the chicken, then spoon the remaining tomato sauce over the chicken breasts.
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Chicken Breast
Tomato Sauce
Mozzarella
Whole Chicken
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Sprinkle with a little more grated parmesan. Tuck a few fresh oregano leaves in and around the chicken and sauce.
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Fresh Oregano
Parmesan
Whole Chicken
Sauce
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Bake the chicken for 40 to 45 minutes until cooked through.
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Whole Chicken
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Oven
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Serve the chicken on a bed of mixed salad leaves, flavoured with a squeeze of lemon and garnish with basil or oregano and more Parmesan shavings.