Grilled Chicken with Saffron Yoghurt, Roasted Aubergine & Mint

Why This Supports Inflammation & Longevity

Chicken provides lean protein, supporting muscle mass — crucial for metabolic health and longevity.

Saffron contains crocin and safranal, compounds shown to reduce inflammatory markers and oxidative stress.

Aubergine provides nasunin, an anthocyanin with membrane-protective antioxidant properties.

Yoghurt offers probiotics that modulate the gut–immune interface and may reduce systemic inflammatory load.

Mint provides rosmarinic acid, which has anti-inflammatory effects.

This dish supports metabolic resilience, antioxidant defence and gut-mediated immune regulation.

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

2 chicken breasts
1 aubergine, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
150g natural yoghurt
Pinch saffron threads
1 tbsp warm water
1 tbsp chopped mint
Juice of ½ lemon
Black pepper

Method

Soak saffron in warm water 5 minutes. Stir into yoghurt with mint and lemon.

Brush aubergine with olive oil and roast at 200°C for 20 minutes until tender.

Grill chicken 6–7 minutes each side until cooked through.

Serve sliced chicken over aubergine with saffron yoghurt spooned over.