Have Chicken & Eggplant? You Need to Try This! | Easy One-Pan Chicken Recipe

Have Chicken & Eggplant? You Need to Try This! 🍗🍆 Looking for an easy and delicious chicken recipe? This one-pan chicken and eggplant recipe is packed with juicy chicken thighs, golden fried eggplant, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a rich, flavorful tomato sauce The chicken is beautifully browned, the eggplant is tender and golden, and the cherry tomatoes create a delicious sauce that brings all the flavors together. It's an easy homemade dinner made with simple ingredients and full of Mediterranean-inspired flavors If you love easy chicken recipes, one-pan meals, and delicious dinner ideas, this recipe is definitely worth trying! 🍅📝 INGREDIENTS For the Chicken • 4 boneless chicken thighs • 2 tbsp olive oil • ¾ tsp salt • ½ tsp black pepper • ½ tsp paprika • ½ tsp dried oregano For the Vegetables and Sauce • 2 medium eggplants, cut into cubes • 200 g (7 oz) cherry tomatoes • 1 medium onion, sliced • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 2 tsp tomato paste • 80 ml (⅓ cup) chicken stock • 2–3 tbsp olive oil, for frying the eggplant • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice • Fresh parsley, for garnish 👩‍🍳 HOW TO MAKE IT 1. Season the chicken thighs with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried oregano 2. Heat a pan over medium heat and sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides, then set aside 3. In the same pan, fry the eggplant until golden and tender, adding a little more olive oil if needed, then set aside 4. Add the sliced onion to the pan and cook until softened and lightly caramelized 5. Add the garlic and tomato paste, then cook briefly until fragrant 6. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften and release their juices 7. Return the chicken and eggplant to the pan, then pour in the chicken stock 8. Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for 10–15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked 9. Remove the lid and let the sauce reduce slightly until thick and glossy 10. Finish with fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley, then serve warm ✨ WH