PISTACHIO-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH GARDEN SPINACH
For a colorful summer entree, try this moist chicken filled with creamy goat cheese. It's lovely draped with roasted red pepper sauce and served on a bed of baby spinach. -Nancy Baumel, Park Ridge, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Broil pepper 4 in. from heat until blistered. Rotate pepper a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Place in a small bowl; cover and let stand 20 minutes. Process pistachios in a food processor until ground. Transfer to a shallow bowl; add bread crumbs. Place buttermilk in another bowl., Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; dip in buttermilk, then coat with pistachio mixture. Place on a work surface; top with goat cheese and basil. Fold chicken in half; secure with toothpicks if necessary., Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks., Discard charred skin from pepper; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper in a food processor. In a small skillet, saute shallot in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth; heat through. Add mixture to the food processor; process until blended., Whisk vinegar and oil. Add spinach and basil; toss to coat. Divide salad among four plates; top with chicken and pepper sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 652 calories, Fat 37g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 909mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 52g protein.
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Henry George
[email protected]I didn't have any pistachios, so I used crushed walnuts instead. It was still delicious!
King abdullah
[email protected]The chicken was a little dry, but the pistachio crust was delicious. Overall, it was a good recipe.
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[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making it again.
Julian Saldana
[email protected]I would definitely make this recipe again. It was a great way to use up some leftover chicken.
Michael Shackett
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the pistachio crust added a nice touch of crunch.
Esther Akotia
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The pistachio crust was a great complement to the chicken, and the garden spinach added a nice touch of freshness.
Kaneshmurthi Kanashmurthi
[email protected]The pistachio crust on this chicken was amazing! It was so flavorful and added a great crunch. The chicken itself was cooked perfectly and was very moist.
Ramtin Amjadi
[email protected]This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out great.
Arafat zihan
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The pistachio crust added a nice nutty flavor.
M KAKKAR
[email protected]This pistachio-crusted chicken recipe was a hit! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pistachio crust added a delicious crunch. The garden spinach was a great side dish, and the whole meal came together quickly and easily.