Pistachio-Crusted Chicken With Garden Spinach Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• STEP 2.In a food processor, pulse the pistachios until finely chopped. Transfer to a shallow dish.
• STEP 3.Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dip each chicken breast into the beaten egg, then coat with the chopped pistachios, pressing gently to adhere.
• STEP 4.Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
• STEP 5.While the chicken is baking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• STEP 6.Serve the pistachio-crusted chicken on a bed of garden spinach and garnish with additional chopped pistachios, if desired.
• STEP 7.Enjoy this delicious and nutritious pistachio-crusted chicken with garden spinach!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to pulse the pistachios in the food processor until finely chopped, but not too fine to maintain some texture.
• To ensure even cooking, make sure the chicken breasts are of similar thickness.
• You can also use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before coating them with the pistachio crust.
• For added flavor, you can season the chopped pistachios with spices such as garlic powder, paprika, or dried herbs.
• Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other vegetables or herbs to the garden spinach.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover pistachio-crusted chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, place the chicken in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
• Serve the chicken with garden spinach as a main dish or pair it with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
• This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and can be enjoyed both warm or cold.