Method
Step 1
Preparation: Prepare all ingredients as indicated above.
Step 2
Chicken: Coat the chicken in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place a large pan on medium high heat and when hot, add the chicken and HALF the thyme. Cook for 5 minutes until golden, then remove and set aside.
Step 3
Aubergine stir-fry: Using the same pan, turn the heat up to high and add a generous glug of olive oil. Add the red onion with a pinch of salt and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the aubergine, sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden and season with salt and pepper. Then add cherry tomatoes and the REST of the thyme and cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes have softened slightly. Add the chicken and olives and cook for another minute to reheat the chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4
Serve the stir-fry topped with torn basil leaves and add a squeeze of lemon juice.