Name: Baked chicken melts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 gram peeled, cubed kumera; 2 peeled, cubed finger eggplants; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally, pounded; 1/2 cup tomato pasta sauce; 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce; 1/3 cup shredded tasty cheese; 1 shortcut bacon rasher, finely chopped; basil leaves, to serve

Baked chicken melts

This budget chicken and vegetable dish is great for all the family.

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Serves 4

Prep

20M

Cook

45M

Total

1H 5M

Ingredients

400 gram peeled, cubed kumera

2 peeled, cubed finger eggplants

2 tablespoon olive oil

2 chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally, pounded

1/2 cup tomato pasta sauce

1 tablespoon barbecue sauce

1/3 cup shredded tasty cheese

1 shortcut bacon rasher, finely chopped

basil leaves, to serve

Method

1.Preheat oven to 200°C.

2.In a large baking dish, toss kumera and eggplant with half the oil. Season to taste. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until kumera is golden and almost tender.

3.Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat remaining oil on high. Cook chicken 1-2 minutes each side or until golden.

4.Transfer chicken to dish with vegetables. Spoon combined sauces over and sprinkle with cheese and bacon.

5.Bake 10-15 minutes, until chicken cooks through and cheese melts. Sprinkle with basil to serve.

If your family loves fried chicken parmigiana with hot chips, try serving them this healthier and delicious alternative.
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