Eggplant, Roasted Pepper and Chicken Pitas Recipe
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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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2007 by ~marie~   view full review
This is such a divine dish!! One mistake- Its supposed to be red wine vinegar- not balsamic!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2011 by healthyeats   view full review
Delicious and pretty healthy except for all the olive oil! I didn't coat the chicken in flour...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2007 by FULLXBUSYMOM   view full review
I thought this was great I didn't have red wine vinager but used white wine instead and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2010 by LED87   view full review
AWESOME! I cut up fresh red bell pepper and put them in the skillet with olive oil and garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2011 by GaPeachMommy   view full review
If I could give it more stars, I would. This was DIVINE!! I followed the recipe as said w/...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2011 by Peppermint Patty   view full review
Reminded me of the flavors I had on my Mediterranean vacation - "Mezze" platters in Turkey. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2011 by Almondhoney   view full review
Made this tonight with naan bread. My family of 7 raved about it, (ranging from my husband,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2011 by Carrie   view full review
Delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2011 by modsri   view full review
Made it on Sunday...everyone love it...a little too overpowering by fresh garlic on eggplant...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2012 by Jennifer   view full review
Followed recipe exactly and these were absolutely delicious!! We did add some crumbled feta...

 

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