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Eggplant, Roasted Pepper and Chicken Pitas

By: ~marie~  
"Mmmmm!! My mouth waters just thinking of this! An Israeli Jewish lady taught this to my grandmother several years ago, and our entire family fell in love with it. It was so good, we served it for a small catered event, and it was a hit. This is for you if you enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 sandwiches
 

Ingredients

  • 2 eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • all-purpose flour for dusting
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, sliced
  • salt and white pepper to taste
  • 6 (6-inch) pita breads

Directions

  1. Sprinkle sliced eggplant with salt and allow to drain in a colander for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
  2. Pound chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap to a thickness of 1/4-inch. Dredge with flour, shake off excess, dip into beaten egg, then press into bread crumbs to coat.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown.
  4. Wipe eggplant dry with a paper towel and brush with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Grill until tender and well marked. Whisk together garlic, balsamic vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil. Slice grilled eggplant into strips and toss with roasted peppers and balsamic dressing; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. To assemble, heat pita breads on the grill until hot and marked. Slice chicken into strips and place into warm pitas along with marinated eggplant.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 457 | Total Fat: 18.2g | Cholesterol: 103mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2007 by ~marie~ 
This is such a divine dish!! One mistake- Its supposed to be red wine vinegar- not balsamic!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2007 by FULLXBUSYMOM 
I thought this was great I didn't have red wine vinager but used white wine instead and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2009 by Peppermint Patty 
Reminded me of the flavors I had on my Mediterranian vacation - "Mezze" platters in Turkey. ... MORE

 
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