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

 * 1) Season chicken with salt and paprika. Brown on both sides in butter in ovenproof skillet. Remove chicken and set aside.
 * 2) Add eggplant, pepper, onion and garlic to same skillet; cook until tender crisp.
 * 3) Arrange chicken over vegetables. Add zucchini, tomatoes, thyme and pepper sauce. Cover and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
 * 4) Serve with hot rice. Garnish with lemon, if desired.
 * 5) For added elegance, place rice in center of platter and arrange chicken around edge.
 * 6) Serve vegetables separately.