Sweet & Savory Surprise: Delicious Chicken & Date Dish Recipe

Sweet & Savory Surprise: Delicious Chicken & Date Dish Recipe

August 8, 2025 Written by John

Today, I’m excited to share a unique and flavorful recipe that combines unexpected ingredients to create a delicious dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe is a blend of sweet and savory flavors that will surely surprise and delight your taste buds.

For this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

  • boneless chicken thighs
  • eggplant
  • dates
  • feta cheese
  • cumin
  • cinnamon
  • honey
  • balsamic vinegar
  • to taste

To prepare this dish, start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season them with cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Dice the eggplant and dates into small pieces.

In a large baking dish, layer the seasoned chicken, diced eggplant, and dates. Crumble the feta cheese on top of the mixture. Drizzle honey and balsamic vinegar over the dish.

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the dish is caramelized.

Once cooked, allow the dish to cool slightly before serving. The flavors of the sweet dates, savory chicken, and tangy feta cheese come together beautifully in this dish. The honey and balsamic vinegar add a rich and sticky glaze that enhances all the flavors.

This unique dish has a total weight of approximately 800 grams and serves 4 people. Each serving weighs around 200 grams. The estimated calorie count per serving is 350 calories.

As a clever tip, try sprinkling some chopped pistachios or fresh herbs on top of the dish before serving for an added crunch and burst of freshness.

I hope you enjoy making and trying this unique dish. Feel free to play around with the ingredients and make it your own. Bon appétit!

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