A classic Italian dish featuring thinly sliced chicken cutlets topped with baked eggplant and prosciutto in a simple tomato sauce that's baked with mozzarella and parmesan for a hearty, bubbly and comforting meal.
Slice the top off the eggplant and cut into 4 slices lengthways, about 1/2 inch thick. Season generously with salt and leave to rest for 10 minutes while you make the chicken. This will remove the bitterness. Pat dry with a paper towel.
Cover the chicken breasts in plastic wrap and pound with a rolling pin or meat tenderizer to flatten. Season well with salt and pepper.
Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment. In a small bowl, mix the almond flour, onion powder, oregano, salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the egg.
Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, coat completely in almond mixture and place on your prepared baking sheet on one side. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. On the other half of the pan add the eggplant and brush with 2 tablespoons oil on both sides.
Bake the chicken and eggplant for 15 minutes on one side, flip and bake for another 12-15 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and the eggplant is soft.
FOR THE SAUCE:
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil on a medium / low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until soft. Add the tomatoes and red wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10 - 15 minutes on a low heat until thick, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
TO ASSEMBLE:
Add half the sauce to the bottom of a baking dish (9 x 13inch). Add the cooked chicken breasts on top of the sauce, followed by a slice eggplant then a slice of prosciutto.
Top with the remaining sauce, mozzarella and parmesan and bake for 10 - 15 minutes until golden brown.