Parmesan Crusted Chicken on Eggplant Sun Dried Tomato and Mozzar

Health score
58%
Parmesan Crusted Chicken on Eggplant Sun Dried Tomato and Mozzar
70 min.
4
1156kcal

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This Parmesan Crusted Chicken on Eggplant, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Mozzarella recipe is a delicious and hearty dish perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, mustard, garlic, and herbs, and then coated in a crispy Parmesan and panko crust. It is baked to perfection and served on a bed of tender eggplant slices, topped with melted mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes.

On the side, a creamy and flavorful minted green pea risotto complements the dish perfectly. The risotto is cooked with leek, garlic, butter, and Arborio rice, resulting in a creamy and chewy texture. The addition of peas and mint gives it a fresh and vibrant touch.

This recipe is a true delight for the senses, with a variety of flavors and textures coming together in perfect harmony. The chicken is juicy and tender, with a crispy crust that adds a satisfying crunch. The eggplant provides a soft and creamy base, while the sun-dried tomatoes add a burst of sweetness, and the melted mozzarella ties everything together.

The minted green pea risotto is a refreshing and flavorful accompaniment, with the mint adding a subtle twist to the traditional risotto. This dish is not only delicious but also nutritious, packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals. It is sure to impress your family and friends and become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 11 tablespoons basil finely chopped
  • 11 tablespoons basil finely chopped
  • 15 butter 
  • teaspoons chicken soup base instant
  •  chicken breast 
  • 70 ml wine dry white
  • small eggplant 
  •  garlic clove crushed
  •  garlic clove 
  • 1.5 teaspoons coarse mustard 
  •  leek chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons mint leaves finely chopped
  • slices mozzarella cheese ( 1cm thickness)
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 1.5 cups panko bread crumbs (These are Japanese breadcrumbs available at most Asian stores and even some regular grocery stores, )
  • 0.8 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1.5 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
  • cup peas frozen
  • 0.8 cup arborio rice 
  • 0.8 cup arborio rice 
  • 12  sun-dried olives packed in oil, drained
  • 2.5 cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Combine oil, mustard, garlic and herbs in a large bowl or storage container, add chicken, mix well, cover and refrigerate a couple of hours.
  2. Combine cheese and panko flakes in a bowl, remove chicken from the fridge and press crumb mixture firmly onto chicken, place on a wire wrack in baking dish.
  3. Cut eggplant length ways, about 1cm thick slices you will need 4 slices,
  4. Brush with olive oil on both sides place on wire rack in baking dish, bake chicken and eggplant in 190c oven for about 25-30 minutes.
  5. Remove eggplant from oven leaving chicken, top each eggplant slice with 3 sun dried tomatoes and top with 2 mozzarella slices, return to oven and cook for a further 10 minutes or until chicken is browned, and cooked through, and vegetables are tender and cheese has melted slightly.
  6. Place eggplant on plate top with chicken and serve risotto on the side.Minted Green Pea Risotto.
  7. Heat oil in a pan, add leek and garlic cook until leek is soft, add butter, stir to melt, add rice and stir to coat in butter.
  8. Add the wine, cook until almost all the liquid has been absorbed.
  9. Pour in water and stock, cook covered for about 15 minutes.
  10. Add peas and mint, cook for a further 5 Min's, uncovered, stirring occasionally until all the liquid has absorbed (or cook according to packet directions, mine is 20 minute cooking risotto).
  11. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1156kcal
Protein28.2%
Fat34.39%
Carbs37.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
164.08
Glycemic Load
52.71
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
58.049130434783%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
196.23mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.14mg
Epicatechin
0.1mg
Eriodictyol
0.58mg
Hesperetin
0.26mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
3.35mg
Luteolin
0.27mg
Kaempferol
0.62mg
Myricetin
0.31mg
Quercetin
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1156.37kcal
57.82%
Fat:43.51g
66.93%
Saturated Fat:16.07g
100.41%
Carbohydrates:106.47g
35.49%
Net Carbohydrates:92.78g
33.74%
Sugar:15.7g
17.44%
Cholesterol:213.91mg
71.3%
Sodium:1422.59mg
61.85%
Alcohol:1.83g
10.16%
Protein:80.26g
160.51%
Vitamin B3:31.32mg
156.61%
Selenium:108.73µg
155.33%
Vitamin B6:2.27mg
113.49%
Manganese:2.17mg
108.37%
Vitamin K:112.68µg
107.31%
Phosphorus:1045.33mg
104.53%
Folate:316.43µg
79.11%
Vitamin B1:1.06mg
70.37%
Calcium:596.34mg
59.63%
Potassium:1953.57mg
55.82%
Fiber:13.69g
54.76%
Vitamin B5:5.36mg
53.61%
Iron:8.24mg
45.8%
Vitamin B2:0.77mg
45.48%
Magnesium:180.11mg
45.03%
Vitamin A:2247.91IU
44.96%
Zinc:6.1mg
40.63%
Vitamin C:32.56mg
39.47%
Copper:0.73mg
36.7%
Vitamin B12:2.09µg
34.75%
Vitamin E:3.81mg
25.37%
Vitamin D:0.55µg
3.64%
Source:Food.com