MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN IN EGGPLANT SAUCE
Spice-coated chicken thighs simmer in a rich red pepper-eggplant sauce. This savory entree is perfect for an everyday meal or potluck. It's an easy slow-cooker dish to prepare in the morning so that dinner is ready at the end of the day.-Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add chicken; toss to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil in batches. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker., Add wine to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in the eggplant, red peppers, onion, jalapeno, tomato paste, brown sugar and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until pureed. Pour over chicken., Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender, adding olives and parsley during the last 30 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle with feta cheese. Serve with naan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 calories, Fat 23 g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1293 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44 g carbohydrate (10 g sugars, Fiber 4 g fiber), Protein 40 g protein.
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Kristen Portillo
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious! The chicken was moist and the eggplant sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Chase Mitchell
[email protected]The eggplant sauce was a bit too oily for my liking, but the chicken was very tender and flavorful.
James Calebs
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Nico Mcpherson
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind! The eggplant sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. Will definitely be making this again.
Roxy Iglesias
[email protected]I made this dish for my friends and they loved it! The chicken was succulent and the eggplant sauce was rich and tasty. Highly recommend!
Korshed Alum
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the eggplant sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely make this again.
Erick Simon
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and the sauce was delicious. My family loved it!
Kalyowa Ibra
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The chicken was juicy and the eggplant sauce was flavorful. Definitely a keeper!
Samuel Shambel
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Sylvia Grace
[email protected]This Mediterranean Chicken in Eggplant Sauce was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the eggplant sauce was rich and savory. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.