Chicken Steak Grandiose

Name: Chicken Steak Grandiose
Yield: feeds 4 (or 8 if half breasts are used)
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants; Kosher salt; 1/4 lemon; Creole Seasoning (page 167); Olive oil; 1 cup Mutha Sauce (page 165); 4 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8 to 10 ounces each); Coarsely ground black pepper; 20 fresh basil leaves; 1/4 pound prosciutto, thinly sliced; 6 slices provolone cheese

January 24, 2012

Just like the name says, this is a big chicken dish. Grilled whole boneless chicken breasts are layered with eggplant, prosciutto, basil, provolone, and BBQ sauce for a heaping meal-size portion. For those with dainty appetites, the same approach can be applied to half chicken breasts. You might even want to come up with your own grandiose combinations, like grilled zucchini, oregano, and feta; grilled portabella mushrooms, bacon, sautéed onions, and Cheddar; or grilled tomatoes, sliced sausage, chopped cilantro, and pepper-jack cheese. Remember, just think big.

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