Grilled chicken rolls with eggplant and feta topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 200g each)
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil + extra for greasing the grill grate
- 2 tsp harissa
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 eggplant, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup boiled bulgur
- 1 plum tomato, diced
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
Preparation:
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Prepare the chicken:
Holding a knife parallel to the cutting board, cut each chicken breast in half horizontally, without cutting all the way through; open it like a book. Cover with plastic wrap and pound to a thickness of 1 cm.
- Prepare the filling:
In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, harissa, cumin, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper. Brush the eggplants with a little of the harissa-infused oil. Brush the grill grate with olive oil. Grill the eggplants until cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine the bulgur, tomatoes, feta, parsley, mint, lemon juice, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Season the chops on both sides with salt and black pepper and brush with half of the remaining harissa oil. Top with the eggplant and bulgur filling, leaving a 2 cm border. Roll up toward the pointed end and tie with 3 pieces of kitchen twine. Brush with the remaining harissa oil.
- Grill the chicken rolls, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 18-20 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then remove the string and slice.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 544, Total Fat 27g, Saturated Fat 7g, Protein 57g, Carbohydrates 17g, Fiber 6g, Cholesterol 182mg, Sodium 1071mg, Sugars 6g. |