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Eggplant Caponata with Grilled Chicken

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Caponata is the perfect dish to take advantage nature’s late-Summer bounty available at farm stands throughout the country

Caponata is the perfect dish to take advantage nature’s late-Summer bounty available at farm stands throughout the country. A traditionally Italian dish, caponata is extremely versatile. Feel free to mix and match whatever vegetables you have on hand. Celery is a fabulous addition, for example. Red peppers can easily be substituted with yellow or orange peppers. No capers on hand? Skip them! Want to throw in extra basil from your garden? Please do.

The bottom line: if you are cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients you will end up with a tasty and healthy dish.

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Eggplant Caponata with Grilled Chicken

Liz Della Croce
4.62 stars average
Caponata is the perfect dish to take advantage nature’s late-Summer bounty available at farm stands throughout the country
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
CourseMain Dish
Serves4

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 eggplant diced
  • 1 red pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  1. Pre-heat grill to high heat.
  2. Season chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill 7-8 minutes per side or until fully cooked; set aside.
    4 chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper
  3. In a large sauce pot, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Stir in eggplant along with a pinch of salt or pepper and saute until it starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Add red pepper and onion; cook for additional 8 minutes or until soft.
    1 eggplant, 1 red pepper, 1 medium onion
  4. Add in tomatoes, raisins, capers, vinegar and sugar. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.
    2 medium tomatoes, 2 tablespoons raisins, 2 tablespoons capers, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar
  5. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Serve over grilled chicken breast slices and garnish with fresh parsley to serve.
    2 tablespoons minced parsley, Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

Serving: 6ouncesCalories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 21.1gProtein: 46.5gFat: 5.7gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 242mgFiber: 5.2g

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This Grilled Chicken with Eggplant Caponata is a protein-packed dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with a sweet, savory, and tangy Sicilian-style caponata made with eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, raisins, and capers.

Liz’s Notes

This chicken can also be cooked in the air fryer according to manufacturer instructions. 

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9 responses to “Eggplant Caponata with Grilled Chicken”

  1. Adrienne Avatar
    Adrienne

    Hello I love all your recipes and will be trying this one tonight. I was wondering how you calculated 122mg of cholesterol in this dish?

  2. Dottyw Avatar
    Dottyw

    OMG this was so very delicious. I can’t digest peppers so left those out. Did not have red wine vinegar so substituted some inexpensive but good balsamic vinegar. Such wonderful tastes.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!!

  3. Sharon Avatar
    Sharon

    This really hit the spot for me.
    Loved it!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      So happy to hear that Sharon! Let me know if you t

  4. d kelson Avatar
    d kelson

    This was fantastic. Cut the chicken into chunks, seasoned with salt and pepper and browned in skillet. Then cooked the veggies and sauce with the chicken in it. Also used canned, crushed tomatoes in puree, about 2 cups. Simmered till veggies were tender. Yummmmm!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      So happy you enjoyed it!!

  5. A Gray Avatar
    A Gray

    This is so very delicious!
    I served it over pasta for my kids and they couldn’t get enough!!
    I had mine over grilled chicken.
    Best way to sneak eggplant in a child’s diet!!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! I totally agree- such a great way to get eggplant into kids diets!