Balsamic and Tomato Roast Chicken Recipe

Balsamic and Tomato Roast Chicken Recipe

  • 4 thick slices eggplant (aubergine), cut lengthwise
  • 4 chicken breast fillets
  • 1 x 400g (14 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons salted capers, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup (2 fluid ounnces) balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole basil leaves
  • cracked black pepper
  1. Preheat the oven to 200° C (400° F). Place the eggplant on the bottom of a baking dish and top each slice with a chicken breast. Combine the tomatoes, capers, balsamic, oil, and sugar and spread over the chicken breast. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with the basil leaves and pepper and serve with a rocket (arugula) salad.