Eggplant, Roasted Pepper and Chicken Pitas

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.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 492 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Sprinkle sliced eggplant with salt and allow to drain in a colander for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat a grill for medium-high heat (see Cook's Note).

Step 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 seasoned bread crumbs to coat.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown. Set aside.

Step 4

Wipe eggplant dry with a paper towel. If grilling, brush slices with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Grill until tender and well marked.

Step 5

Crush garlic with a mortar and pestle with a pinch of salt. Whisk together garlic, red wine 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.

Step 6

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 and red peppers.