Chicken Chain Reaction
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TypeMain course
Serves4 people
DateAugust 28, 2026
A chic edible necklace of chicken and vegetables, with a spicy twist beneath the polished surface.
Roasted chicken fillet and grilled eggplant form a luxurious 'necklace' on the plate, finished with shiny pearls of grape and mozzarella. The elegant pattern directly refers to the stolen diamond necklace in Vienna, but beneath the neat appearance hides a spicy harissa dressing.
Ingredients
- 700 g chicken fillet
- 2 eggplants
- 16 mini mozzarella balls
- 16 black grapes
- 2 tbsp harissa
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bunch parsley
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Cut the chicken fillets into 8 equal pieces. Mix with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp harissa, juice of half a lemon, 1 grated garlic clove, salt and pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Slice the eggplants into 1 cm thick rounds. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Grill the eggplant slices in a grill pan until golden brown. Let cool.
- Cook the chicken in a frying pan until golden and cooked through. Let cool slightly.
- Slice the red onion into thin rings. Roughly chop the parsley.
- Make a dressing from 1 tbsp harissa, 2 tbsp olive oil, juice of half a lemon and 1 grated garlic clove.
- Arrange on each plate alternating slices of chicken, eggplant, mini mozzarella, and grape in a graceful curve like a necklace.
- Spoon the dressing over and garnish with onion rings and parsley.
Serving notes
- Serve on a large white plate so the necklace shape is clearly visible.
- Drizzle extra dressing along the necklace for a 'broken' effect.