Grilled eggplant chicken parmesan is a delicious and healthy twist on the classic Italian dish. The eggplant adds a smoky, flavorful layer to the dish, while the chicken is cooked to perfection. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal, as it can be prepared in advance and grilled at the last minute. Serve with a side of pasta or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRILLED EGGPLANT CHICKEN PARMESAN
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with parchment.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the eggplant with some of the salt and pepper.
- Combine the olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl and brush half of the mixture on one side of the eggplant.
- Working in batches if necessary, arrange the eggplant brushed-side down in a single layer and cook until you get nice grill marks on the bottom, about 2 minutes. During this time, brush the top of the eggplant with the remaining vinegar mixture. Flip and repeat the grilling on the other side, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
- Arrange 2 of the eggplant slices in the prepared baking dish. Top with 1/4 each of the tomatoes and oregano; season with some of the salt and pepper. Top with 1 of the chicken breasts, then sprinkle with 1/4 each of the mozzarella and Parmesan. Repeat these layers, ending with the Parmesan.
- Bake until the cheese is browned and the chicken is cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
GRILLED CHICKEN PARMESAN
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high. Make sure the grates are clean so the chicken doesn't stick.
- Arrange a chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. On a work surface, using a meat mallet or small heavy pan, pound the chicken evenly until it is 1/4-inch (6 millimeters) thick. Remove the plastic wrap and transfer to a baking sheet; repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. Brush both sides of each chicken cutlet lightly with oil.
- Combine the salt, pepper and garlic powder in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken cutlets. Place the chicken cutlets on the grill and cover the grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and spread a few tablespoons marinara sauce over each cutlet and top with a couple pieces of mozzarella and 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Cover the grill and cook until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Serve hot.
GRILLED EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the hot coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only to medium-high heat.
- Peel the eggplants lengthwise in 1-inch intervals to create stripes (this helps with oiliness) then slice each eggplant crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Add the eggplant to a large bowl with the olive oil. Sprinkle in the oregano and toss to combine. Season well with salt and cracked black pepper.
- Place the seasoned eggplant slices over direct heat and cook until nicely charred and beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Move the slices over indirect heat to finish cooking as you add more pieces to direct heat. Top each piece with a slice of tomato and a slice of mozzarella. Close the grill and allow the cheese to melt and the tomato to warm through.
- Remove the eggplant to a baking sheet and grate Parmesan all over the top. Place the baking sheet back on the grill over direct heat to warm up and melt the Parmesan. Transfer to a platter and top with torn basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve!
GRILLED (THEN BAKED) EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Make and share this Grilled (Then Baked) Eggplant Parmesan recipe from Food.com.
Provided by nickfo
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Turn a grill on high. Slice the eggplant into quarter inch pieces (about 20 pieces. It's your preference if skin is left on or off.) Brush eggplant with olive oil. Season with salt. Grill eggplant pieces about 7 minutes per side or until nicely charred and tender.
- In a saucepan heat tomato sauces until bubbly.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a 9x13-inch pan, layer the sauce, eggplant pieces, cheeses, and breadcrumb in this order: 1/3 sauce, 1/2 eggplant, 1/3 sauce, 1/2 mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs, the rest of the eggplant, the rest of the sauce, the rest of the mozzarella, and all of the parmesan cheese. Add pepper to taste.
- Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until the sauce and cheese slightly bubble. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Enjoy with a side of delicious garlic bread!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.9, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 25.8, Sodium 715.4, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 7.3, Protein 11
GRILLED EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Cheesy grilled eggplant sits on top of a bed of smoky grilled tomato sauce for an eggplant Parm like no other.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place eggplant in a large bowl. Add 4 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine and let marinade for 20 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Thread shallot and tomatoes onto skewers and brush 1 tablespoon of olive oil over them. Grill for 4 minutes. Flip and grill 4 minutes more.
- Transfer grilled tomatoes and shallot to a blender. Add vinegar, garlic, crushed chili flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Pulse until blended but still chunky. Set aside.
- Grill eggplant slices for 5 minutes. Flip, and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt over them. Top each with a slice of mozzarella and grill until cheese begins to melt, about 2 minutes.
- Spoon tomato mixture on a serving platter. Top with eggplant. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top and garnish with fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 680.9 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
GRILLED-EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Our light, summery take on classic eggplant parmesan skips the breading and relies on the grill to do all the cooking. Flame-kissed tomatoes and shallots are turned into a quick sauce, then spooned over charred eggplant and gooey mozzarella for a memorable dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush cut sides of tomatoes and shallot with 1 tablespoon oil. Grill, cut-side down, until charred in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until vegetables soften slightly, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, roughly chop and transfer to a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Brush both sides of eggplants with remaining 3 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until lightly charred in places and almost tender, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Top eggplants with mozzarella. Return to grill and cook, covered, until cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes. Top evenly with tomato mixture, sprinkle with basil, drizzle with oil, and serve with torn rustic bread.
GRILLED CHICKEN AND EGGPLANT WITH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATOES
As the tomato vines burst forth with the vibrant and versatile summer fruit, let them land on this plate of chicken-and-eggplant "caprese." This riff on the beloved Italian salad adds grilled chicken breast, grilled eggplant, kalamata olives, and fresh parsley but the tomatoes remain the stars. They add acidity and a burst of freshness with each bite of this satisfying salad dinner.
Provided by Sarah Carey
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat grill to high. Pound chicken with a mallet or small pan to an even 1/2-inch-thick. Season with salt and pepper; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil.
- Toss eggplants with 3 tablespoons oil, season, and grill, flipping once, until charred in places and tender, about 4 minutes a side. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and let stand until fully softened, 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, grill chicken, flipping once, until cooked through and charred in places, about 3 minutes a side. Stir together olives, remaining 1/4 cup oil, herbs, and vinegar; season to taste.
- Arrange chicken, eggplants, tomatoes, and cheese on a platter or plates. Sprinkle with olive mixture and more herbs. Drizzle with oil and serve with grilled bread.
EGGPLANT PARMESAN WITH CHICKEN MEATBALLS
This is awesome, easy, and healthy! You can make easy adjustments like browning some ground turkey or chicken to add to the sauce if you don't have healthy frozen meatballs or omitting meat altogether for vegetarians.
Provided by Elise
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Thaw meatballs and cut into pieces.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pour milk into a shallow bowl and bread crumbs onto an 8x10-inch piece of waxed paper. Set both next to a cutting board.
- Peel and slice eggplant into 1/2-inch slices. Coat each slice of eggplant by dipping both sides in milk and then in bread crumbs.
- Heat skillet over medium heat until hot. Spray with cooking spray, then place eggplant slices into the pan; you may need to work in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan. Brown on each side and cook until eggplant becomes tender, 8 to 10 minutes. You can set aside the cooked pieces as you work, it doesn't matter if they get cold while you put more in the pan to brown.
- Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce in the bottom of a casserole pan (size will depend on how big your eggplant is.) Place one layer of eggplant rounds on top of sauce. Top with about 1/3 of the mozzarella and 1/3 of the meatballs. Repeat with another layer of pasta sauce, eggplant, mozzarella, and chicken. Repeat if you still have eggplant left. Finish with a thin layer of pasta sauce, cheese, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Cover and bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 868.5 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
GRILLED EGGPLANT PARMESAN STACKS
We love eggplant Parmesan, but when it's hot outside, the dish feels too heavy. Grilled eggplant slices topped with tomato, mozzarella and Parm satisfy everyone. -Joann Parlin, Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Trim ends of eggplant; cut eggplant crosswise into eight slices. Sprinkle with salt; let stand 5 minutes., Blot eggplant dry with paper towels; brush both sides with oil and sprinkle with pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until tender. Remove from grill., Top eggplant with mozzarella cheese, tomato and Parmesan cheese. Grill, covered, 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese begins to melt. Top with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 31g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 634mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
Tips:
- To ensure the eggplant slices are not bitter, choose smaller eggplants and slice them thinly.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the eggplant slices in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- To make the chicken parmesan more flavorful, use a good quality marinara sauce and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- If you are short on time, you can use store-bought breaded chicken cutlets.
- Serve the grilled eggplant chicken parmesan with a side of pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
This grilled eggplant chicken parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of grilled eggplant, crispy chicken, and melted cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new dinner recipe, give this one a try!
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