Stir-Fried Chicken with Eggplant and Spinach
Stir-Fried Chicken with Eggplant and Spinach brings together tender chicken cubes, silky eggplant, and earthy mushrooms, all glossed with a soy-scented finish. The spinach wilts into the pan for a fresh, green lift, while garlic ties everything together with gentle warmth. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner when you want something balanced, satisfying, and full of texture.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Stir-Fried Chicken with Eggplant and Spinach, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 60
- Digestive
- 47
- Inflammatory
- 67
- Performance
- 65
- General Wellness
- 1
Sprinkle salt evenly on both sides of the eggplant slices; let sit for 5 minutes. Cut the eggplant into cubes.
- 2
Cook and stir the chicken, garlic, and soy sauce together in a large skillet over medium heat until the chicken is almost cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir the mushrooms and black pepper into the chicken mixture; continue cooking until the mushrooms brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Heat canola oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Cook the eggplant in the hot canola oil until lightly browned; transfer to the skillet with the chicken.
- 5
Stir the spinach into the chicken and eggplant mixture; cook and stir until the spinach wilts, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 464.68 kcal High 23%
- Protein 60.81 g Good Source 122%
- Carbohydrate 36.21 g 13%
- Total Fat 6.72 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.71 mg High 47%
- Sodium 1167.21 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 8.69 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 13.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 270.13 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 6.4 mg Good Source 36%
- Potassium 904.18 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 1115.97 mcg Good Source 124%
- Vitamin C 39.63 mg Good Source 44%
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Stir Fried Chicken with Eggplant and Spinach is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Chicken Breast, and Eggplant. Each serving provides about 464.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Stir-Fried Chicken with Eggplant and Spinach made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Chicken Breast, Eggplant, Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Stir-Fried Chicken with Eggplant and Spinach?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 464.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Stir-Fried Chicken with Eggplant and Spinach easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Stir-Fried Chicken with Eggplant and Spinach healthy?
- Stir-Fried Chicken with Eggplant and Spinach has an easyChef Pro health score of 64/100. Per serving, it provides 464.68 calories and 60.81 g of protein, or 122% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1167.21 mg (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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