CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PISTACHIO-CILANTRO PESTO
Categories Chicken Nut Poultry Roast Low Carb Quick & Easy Dinner Pistachio Cilantro Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toast pistachios on baking sheet until golden, about 7 minutes. Transfer to processor. Maintain oven temperature. Add cilantro leaves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garlic, cardamom, and 3/4 teaspoon salt to processor. Using on/off turns, process until coarse paste forms. With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup olive oil. Season with pepper.
- Using fingers, gently loosen skin from 1 side of each chicken breast, forming pocket. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto evenly under skin of each. Sprinkle chicken generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin side down. Cook until skin is dark golden, about 5 minutes. Turn chicken over and transfer skillet to oven. Roast chicken until cooked through, about 25 minutes.
- Place 1/2 cup remaining pesto into small bowl. Whisk in remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Drizzle pesto sauce over chicken breasts and serve.
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Ammara saeed
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The pistachio cilantro pesto is the perfect balance of flavors, and the chicken is always juicy and tender.
Joshua Yakubu
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The pistachio cilantro pesto is amazing, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.
Maham Sheraz
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The pistachio cilantro pesto is so flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
SUBAIDAT SUBAIR
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The pistachio cilantro pesto is so unique and delicious, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I've already shared the recipe with several friends.
Katende Richard
[email protected]I've made this recipe twice now and it's been a hit both times. The pesto is so flavorful and the chicken is always juicy and tender. I love that it's a relatively healthy dish too.
Sultan Cheema
[email protected]This dish is amazing! The pistachio cilantro pesto is out of this world, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend trying this recipe.
Maxwell Amankwah
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the pesto is the perfect complement.
Salihu
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pistachio cilantro pesto is so easy to make and it really elevates the chicken.
Jacqueline Knauff
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The pesto is so flavorful and the chicken is juicy and tender. I especially liked the addition of pistachios, which gave the dish a nice crunch.
Edith Bethea
[email protected]This pistachio cilantro pesto chicken is a total game-changer! The flavors are so unique and delicious, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again and again.