Chicken Tocino with Eggplant

Sweet cured chicken with eggplant

Inspired by FEATR’s video on hypertension.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. chicken breast, sliced thinly

• 1 eggplant, sliced lengthwise

• 5 cloves of garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1/2 cup coconut aminos

• Olive oil

• Green onion, chopped for garnish

Steps:

• Mix brown sugar, coconut aminos, and garlic in a bowl. Add chicken slices and marinade for at least 30 minutes.

• Fry marinated chicken on a pan under medium-high heat. Set chicken aside once it is caramelized and fully cooked.

• With remaining marinade, fry sliced eggplant on the same pan. Cook for about 5 minutes until eggplant is tender.

• Serve with a fried egg and brown rice. Garnish with green onion.

What makes this healthy?

• Coconut aminos is used as a substitute for soy sauce. It has much less sodium than soy sauce, making it ideal for people with hypertension!

• Eggplant is included in a dish that traditionally only contains rice, egg, and meat. Vegetables are a great way to include healthy carbs in our meals. The more colorful your plate, the better!