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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
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Caponata is the perfect dish to take advantage nature's late-Summer bounty available at farm stands throughout the country
Course:
Entree
Cuisine:
Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 326 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 eggplant diced
- 1 red pepper seeded and diced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 medium tomatoes diced
- 2 tbs raisins
- 2 tbs capers drained and rinsed
- 1 tbs red wine vinegar
- 1 tbs sugar
- 2 tbs parsley garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Pre-heat grill to high heat.
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Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt and pepper.
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Grill 7-8 minutes per side or until fully cooked; set aside.
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In a large sauce pot, brown eggplant over medium-high heat (using non-stick spray) for about 5 minutes.
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Add a pinch of salt or pepper to get juices released.
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Add red pepper and onion; cook for additional 8 minutes or until soft.
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Add in tomatoes, raisins, capers, vinegar and sugar. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.
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Check for seasoning and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
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Serve over grilled chicken breast slices.
Recipe Notes
Excellent source of Vitamin C
Nutrition Facts
Eggplant Caponata with Grilled Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326
Calories from Fat 51
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.7g
9%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Cholesterol 122mg
41%
Sodium 242mg
10%
Total Carbohydrates 21.1g
7%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g
21%
Protein 46.5g
93%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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!
Liz DellaCroce
So happy you enjoyed it!!
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!!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! I totally agree- such a great way to get eggplant into kids diets!