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    Chicken With Tomato-Eggplant Sauce Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This mouthwatering tomato and eggplant sauce somehow reminds us of a cross between chicken and eggplant Parmesan.

    However, you won't exactly find lightly coated slices of eggplant dipped in an egg wash and almond flour for slightly fried crispiness and seasoned with dried Italian herbs here. However, we highly recommend keeping that idea in mind for the next time eggplant is in season.

    Chicken With Tomato-Eggplant Sauce on a black tray.

    What you will find is a dairy-free and low-carb chicken dish with a rich tomato and eggplant sauce. You may be questioning at this very moment, "is eggplant really Paleo?" and if you answered yes, then you are right! Technically a fruit, though it is usually treated like a vegetable because it is very low in sugar, the eggplant is full of insoluble fiber - a wonderful prebiotic for those in need of such.

    Eggplants and tomatoes are members of the nightshade family, so if you are avoiding them due to health reasons, this is a recipe you won't want to indulge in. If it's just eggplant that you're avoiding, you can get creative and substitute the ever-versatile zucchini instead.

    When choosing an eggplant, be aware that they bruise easily, and you'll want to consume them within a day or two of bringing them home. Pick eggplants that are uniform in color, have smooth skin, and are heavy for their size.

    It is okay to go with smaller ones as they are often less bitter with fewer seeds. Test for ripeness by pressing gently into the skin; if it leaves a slight imprint, the eggplant is ripe and ready for cooking.

    While this dish is simply amazing on its own, feel free to add a handful of nourishing greens to the plate, or a small pot of cauliflower rice on the side to round out the meal.

    Chicken With Tomato-Eggplant Sauce Recipe

    Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min

    Ingredients

    • 4 chicken breasts, flattened
    • 1 yellow onion, diced
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 5 ripe tomatoes, diced
    • 1 eggplant, diced
    • 2 cups tomato sauce
    • 4 tbsp. fresh basil, minced
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, minced
    • 1 tbsp. dried oregano
    • Cooking fat
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Preparation

    1. Heat some cooking fat in a large skillet over medium heat, add the minced garlic and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
    2. Add the tomatoes, onion, and eggplant; cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes.
    3. Pour in the tomato sauce and fresh parsley; season to taste and give everything a good stir.
    4. Bring the sauce to a boil, lower the heat, add basil, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
    5. Preheat a grill to medium-high.
    6. Season the chicken breasts to taste with salt, pepper, and oregano.
    7. Grill the chicken breasts on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes each, depending on thickness until cooked through.
    8. Serve the grilled chicken with tomato-eggplant sauce.
    Chicken With Tomato-Eggplant Sauce on a black tray.

    Chicken With Tomato-Eggplant Sauce Recipe

    When your mind begins to reminisce about chicken Parmesan, yet the cheese just won't do, dig into a plateful of chicken with tomato-eggplant sauce.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 398 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 chicken breasts flattened
    • 1 yellow onion diced
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 5 ripe tomatoes diced
    • 1 eggplant diced
    • 2 cups tomato sauce
    • 4 tbsp. fresh basil minced
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves minced
    • 1 tbsp. dried oregano
    • Cooking fat
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Heat some cooking fat in a large skillet over medium heat, add the minced garlic and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
      Cooking fat, 3 garlic cloves
    • Add the tomatoes, onion, and eggplant; cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes.
      1 yellow onion, 5 ripe tomatoes, 1 eggplant
    • Pour in the tomato sauce and fresh parsley; season to taste and give everything a good stir.
      2 cups tomato sauce, ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
    • Bring the sauce to a boil, lower the heat, add basil, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
      4 tbsp. fresh basil
    • Preheat a grill to medium-high.
    • Season the chicken breasts to taste with salt, pepper, and oregano.
      4 chicken breasts, 1 tbsp. dried oregano, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Grill the chicken breasts on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes each, depending on thickness until cooked through.
    • Serve the grilled chicken with tomato-eggplant sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 59gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 723mgPotassium: 1591mgFiber: 10gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 3033IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 6mg
    Keyword chicken, eggplant, paleo, recipe, sauce, tomato
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    Filed Under: Paleo Chicken and Poultry Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: Complete Meals, cooking: grill, cooking: stovetop, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes

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