Easy Chicken Eggplant Aubergine Parmesan Recipes

CHICKEN AND EGGPLANT PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees, spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• In a pie plate, whisk together the egg, egg white and water. In a second pie plate stir together the bread crumbs, parsley, cheese and Italian seasoning.
• Dip the cut eggplant in the egg wash and then in bread crumbs, place on prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray. Place in preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, turn and spray second side lightly with cooking spray. Return to oven and bake and additional 10 minutes or until done.
• While eggplant slices are baking, place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag with a teaspoon of water. Pound with a meat mallet to 1/4 inch thick.
• Dip the chicken into the remaining egg wash and then in bread crumbs. Allow crumb mixture to set for a few minutes while oil heats.
• Over medium heat add olive oil to a heavy skillet and warm. When warm place the chicken in the pan and cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned, turn and cook other side for 4 minutes.
• To assemble, place 2 slices of eggplant on each plate, spoon a portion of sauce over all, top with chicken breast and remaining sauce. Grate freshly grated Parmesan cheese over all and serve.

OVEN BAKED CHICKEN AND AUBERGINE (EGG PLANT) PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Aubergines. Fry the aubergine slices in olive oil until golden brown, then set aside. OR, brush them lightly with olive oil and spread the slices on a baking (cookie) sheet and place in a pre-heated oven (200C/400F/Gas 5) for about 15 minutes or until golden brown and slightly crispy.
• Tomato sauce. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and fry until softened, around 5 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and fry for a further 3-5 minutes, mixing well. Add the capers, tomato puree, olives and red wine. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
• Mix the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese together, then beat together the eggs with the water. Dip the chicken in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
• Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based frying pan. Add the coated chicken and fry until golden on both sides - about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C/350F/Gas 4. Oil a shallow ovenproof dish and rub with garlic. Place the aubergines in a layer over the base of the dish and then add the fried chicken breasts and pour half of the tomato sauce in and around the chicken.
• Layer the sliced mozzarella over the chicken, then spoon the remaining tomato sauce over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle with a little more grated parmesan. Tuck a few fresh oregano leaves in and around the chicken and sauce.
• Bake the chicken for 40 to 45 minutes until cooked through.
• Serve the chicken on a bed of mixed salad leaves, flavoured with a squeeze of lemon and garnish with basil or oregano and more Parmesan shavings.

CHICKEN & EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Spray baking pan with veg. oil.
• Peel and slice eggplant 1/4".
• Combine bread crumbs, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
• Dip eggplant into egg then crumb mixture.
• Place on baking sheet drizzle with olive oil and bake for 25 minutes.
• While the eggplant is cooking make some pasta and cook the cutlets in a skillet w/olive oil. Dip in the egg/crumb mixture. before frying.
• Place cutlets on cooked eggplant, spoon sauce over and top with shredded mozzarella and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer.