Griddled Chicken with Sea-Spiced Aubergine

Seared chicken breasts stuffed with aromatic herbs served over a bed of savory, browned aubergine with oyster and fish sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 462.6 kcals 1850.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 10.7 grams 42.8 grams
Fat 33.9 grams 135.5 grams
Protein 27.6 grams 110.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
4
tbsp
Oyster Sauce
Thai style
1
tbsp
Fish Sauce
nam pla
Meat
4
piece
NutsSeeds
OilsFats
125
ml
Vegetable Oil
plus extra for brushing
Vegetables
2
piece
Aubergine
cut lengthwise into 1.5cm strips
4
piece
Spring Onion
thinly sliced diagonally
3
piece
Red Chilli
seeds removed and thinly sliced
2.5
cm
Ginger
peeled and cut into fine strips
25
g
Spring Onion
deep-fried

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Cover the aubergine strips with cold water in a pan.
  • Bring to a boil then drain and allow to cool.
  • Fry the cooled aubergine in oil over a high heat.
  • Sear the aubergine pieces evenly without over-stirring.
  • Add three-quarters of the spring onions and half the chillies after 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the oyster sauce and fish sauce and cook for two minutes.
  • Mix remaining chillies, spring onions, coriander, and ginger in a bowl.
  • Spread the herb mixture under the chicken skin.
  • Replace the skin and brush with oil.
  • Griddle the chicken skin-side down for two minutes.
  • Sear the other side for two minutes and move to a baking sheet.
  • Roast for 15 minutes until cooked through and let it rest.
  • Serve the chicken over the aubergine topped with deep-fried spring onions.