Chicken Breasts with Pistachio-Cilantro Pesto Recipe

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Chicken Breasts with Pistachio-Cilantro Pesto
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 833.04 Kcal (3488 kJ)
Calories from fat 551.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 61.24g 94%
Cholesterol 175.12mg 58%
Sodium 1533.6mg 64%
Potassium 878.17mg 19%
Total Carbs 25.52g 9%
Sugars 2.63g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5.25g 21%
Protein 50.05g 100%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 7%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 90.6mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 325.64 Kcal (1363 kJ)
Calories from fat 215.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.94g 94%
Cholesterol 68.46mg 58%
Sodium 599.5mg 64%
Potassium 343.28mg 19%
Total Carbs 9.97g 9%
Sugars 1.03g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.05g 21%
Protein 19.57g 100%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 7%
Iron 1.3mg 18%
Calcium 35.4mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 21
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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