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Pistachio Chicken Recipe
Pistachio Chicken is prepared by coating seasoned chicken pieces in coarsely ground pistachios before baking. This coating forms a crunchy crust that contrasts with the tender, juicy interior of the cooked chicken. A drizzle of honey after baking adds a subtle sweetness that complements the nuttiness of the pistachios. The recipe’s combination of textures and flavors makes for an interesting and flavorful main course.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
423 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup pistachios ground in your food processor (some chunks are ok, shelled
- 8 chicken thigh or 4 small chicken breasts, boneless
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cooking spray oil
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the shelled pistachios to your food processor and blend until they're mostly ground - a few chunks are ok.
- Dry the chicken with paper towels and then season them with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil.
- Place the ground pistachios into a shallow bowl. Working with one piece of chicken at a time, bread the chicken with the ground pistachios.
- Move the breaded chicken to the baking dish. Press any remaining pistachios onto the tops of the chicken and then spray the chicken with cooking oil.
- Bake the chicken for 15-18 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the chicken is cooked, drizzle the honey over the top and serve right away.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
2 chicken thighs
Calories
423kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
493mg
(21%)
Potassium
668mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
81IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 chicken thighs | |
| Calories | 423kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 493mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 668mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 81IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.