LEMON-PISTACHIO CHICKEN

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Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup chopped pistachio nut, toasted
lemon slices

Steps:

  • Flatten each chicken breast half to 1/4-inch thickness between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with lemon pepper.Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, lemon juice and lemon peel in oil 10 to 15 minutes, turning chicken once and stirring juice mixture occasionally, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Serve chicken topped with any remaining pan juices, nuts and lemon slices.1 Serving: Calories 225 (Calories from Fat 90) Fat 10g (Saturated 2g) Cholesterol 85mg Sodium 160mg Carbohydrate 3g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 32g% Daily Value: Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 2% Calcium 2% Iron 8%Diet Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat*To toast nuts, bake uncovered in ungreased shallow pan in 350° oven about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Or cook in ungreased heavy skillet over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown.Betty's TipHot cooked rice and cooked baby-cut carrots or broccoli are the perfect accompaniments for this lemony nutty chicken.

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Abniamen Khan
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I'm allergic to pistachios, so I substituted walnuts in this recipe. The chicken turned out great and the walnut sauce was delicious!


Si Sofiqul
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. The chicken was tough and the lemon pistachio sauce was too sour.


Endris Ali
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my chicken turned out dry and tasteless. The lemon pistachio sauce was also bland.


Kohsari Abbasi
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for my taste. I prefer simpler dishes that don't require a lot of ingredients or steps.


Charity Mirembe
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly good. The lemon pistachio sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Md. Alamin
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The chicken is elegant and flavorful, and the lemon pistachio sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


lincoln mapesa
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the lemon pistachio sauce is always a hit.


Omolemo Motluhi
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is incredibly moist and flavorful, and the lemon pistachio sauce is divine.


Solar
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the lemon pistachio sauce is so flavorful. I often serve this dish with roasted vegetables.


omar faruk tarek
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the lemon pistachio sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Samuel Goodness
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I'm not a big fan of pistachio, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Nawaz Baloch
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The pistachio crust was a bit too crunchy for my taste, but the chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was delicious.


Lil Trapper
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Brenda Lardardale
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of lemon and pistachio.


Suopi Gahtan
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This lemon pistachio chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pistachio crust added a nice crunch. The lemon sauce was also delicious and really brightened up the dish.