Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Recipe is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines tender chicken with a variety of vegetables and feta cheese, all cooked in aromatic olive oil and spices. Perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Eggplant:
- 8 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 1/2 cup eggplant, chopped
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Veggies and Seasonings:
- 2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1/2 cup olives, whole
- 1/2 tsp basil (dry or a handful of fresh)
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
Finishing Touches:
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh basil (if using fresh)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sautee Chicken and Eggplant: In a medium skillet, cook the chicken and eggplant in olive oil over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes: Add fresh tomatoes, cover, and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Stir in Tomato Paste: Mix in tomato paste and a bit of water if needed.
- Cook Veggies: Lower the heat to medium and add broccoli, carrots, scallions, basil, coriander, and crushed pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finish with Cheese: Stir in feta cheese, olives, garlic, and fresh basil. Cook for another minute until cheese starts to melt.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, then serve as is or with bread and a side salad. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauteeing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken Recipe, Chicken and Eggplant, Mediterranean Cuisine
