Description
Pistachio Chicken is a flavorful dish that elevates simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a crunchy pistachio and breadcrumb mixture, then baked to golden perfection. Paired with a sweet and savory glaze, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. With its vibrant colors and delectable flavors, Pistachio Chicken is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a food processor, combine pistachios and breadcrumbs; pulse until finely chopped. Mix in minced garlic.
- Drizzle olive oil over chicken, then coat each breast in the pistachio mixture.
- Place coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- While chicken bakes, whisk soy sauce and honey in a bowl for the glaze.
- Serve baked chicken drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg