Braised Chicken Breast with Eggplant

Braised Chicken Breast with Eggplant

This delicious **Eggplant-Wrapped Chicken Breast with Homemade Tomato Sauce** is a flavorful and healthy dish that combines tender chicken, smoky eggplant, and a rich, tangy tomato sauce. Fresh tomatoes are blanched, peeled, and simmered into a luscious sauce with sweet apples, onions, and red bell peppers for depth of flavor. The chicken breast is lightly seasoned, pan-seared, then wrapped in golden-fried eggplant strips for a crispy, savory bite. The dish is finished by pan-frying the wrapped chicken to perfection and serving it atop the vibrant tomato sauce. With a balance of textures and a burst of fresh ingredients, this recipe is a gourmet twist on a simple, wholesome meal—perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a nutritious dinner at home.

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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chicken breast
200g

The aromatics

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tomatoes
1 medium
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apple
1/2
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onion
1 medium
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red bell pepper
1
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eggplant
1 medium

The sauce & seasonings

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olive oil
2 tbsp
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salt
to taste
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pepper
to taste
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tomato sauce
2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Cut a cross on the top of the tomatoes, blanch them in boiling water for 1 minute, then rinse with cold water, remove the skin, mash and cook in a pot with a small amount of water.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Dice the apple and onion, add them to the pot and continue cooking.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Cut the red bell pepper into dices and add to the pot. When the mixture becomes thick, add some tomato sauce to enhance the flavor.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Cut the chicken breast into cubes, marinate with a pinch of salt and pepper, and pan-fry in a non-stick pan without oil until it turns white and is cooked through. Set aside.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Cut the eggplant into strips, select four strips and pan-fry them in a pan with a small amount of olive oil until they are golden brown.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Let the eggplant strips cool slightly, then place them on a plastic bag in a crisscross pattern, sprinkle with salt and pepper.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Place the chicken breast on the eggplant strips, wrap and shape with the plastic bag. Then, pan-fry the wrapped chicken breast in a pan with oil for a short while.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Pour the cooked tomato sauce onto a plate, place the eggplant-wrapped chicken breast on top of the sauce.

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