Stuffed eggplant chicken rolls with orange butter glaze are a delicious and gourmet dish that combines tender eggplant with savory chicken and a citrusy butter sauce.
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Diet:Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
2 large eggplants, sliced lengthwise into thin strips
2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 cup ricotta or cream cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 orange, juiced
1 orange, sliced into thin rounds
1 teaspoon honey
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the eggplant: Slice eggplants lengthwise into thin strips, brush with olive oil, season lightly with salt and pepper, then roast until soft and flexible for rolling.
Make the filling: Mix shredded chicken with ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper until creamy and well combined.
Roll the eggplant: Place filling onto each eggplant strip, roll tightly, and arrange seam-side down in a baking dish.
Make the citrus sauce: In a pan, melt butter, add chicken broth, orange juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thick and glossy.
Bake: Pour citrus butter sauce over the rolls, top with orange slices, and bake at 190°C (375°F) until bubbling and golden.
Serve: Finish with fresh parsley and spoon extra sauce over the top before serving.
Notes
Do not overbake eggplant or it will tear when rolling.
Use fresh orange juice for best flavor.
Add chili flakes for sweet-spicy contrast.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving for perfect texture.