Chicken Mediterranean

== Description ==
Makes 4 servings. 
== Ingredients ==
* 2 whole chicken breasts, cut in half 
* ½ teaspoon salt 
* ¼ teaspoon paprika 
* 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 
* 1 medium eggplant, cut into ¾-inch cubes (½ pound) 
* 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips 
* ½ cup chopped onion 
* 1 clove garlic, minced 
* 2 zucchini, cut into ½-inch slices 
* 1 x 14½-ounce can peeled whole tomatoes, chopped 
* ¼ teaspoon ground thyme 
* ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
* 2 cups hot cooked rice 
* lemon wedges for garnish (optional) 
== Directions ==
# Season chicken with salt and paprika. Brown on both sides in butter in ovenproof skillet. Remove chicken and set aside. 
# Add eggplant, pepper, onion and garlic to same skillet; cook until tender crisp. 
# Arrange chicken over vegetables. Add zucchini, tomatoes, thyme and pepper sauce. Cover and bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes. 
# Serve with hot rice. Garnish with lemon, if desired. 
# For added elegance, place rice in center of platter and arrange chicken around edge. 
# Serve vegetables separately.
Category:Chicken Recipes
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Category:Green bell pepper Recipes
Category:Main Dish Poultry Recipes
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