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Pistachio and Halloumi Crusted Chicken

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Hello Dinner!

“We’re not losing a lifestyle;
We’re gaining a new place in which to live.”
I can’t find who wrote this, but it’s been in my quotation book for quite a while. But how relevant for our reentry in to the social world today, as we become vaccinated and begin to gather with a couple of pals now. Remain cautious, safe, and well my friends!

And remember, Friday brings Suzi, her amazing story, and her incredible Strawberry Bread!

2 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
1/2 cup shredded Halloumi cheese
1/4 cup Panko
Zest of a lemon
2 Tbs olive oil, divided
1/2 t kosher salt
1/2 t ground black pepper
1 1/2 Tbs light mayonnaise
1 cup cherry tomatoes

Preheat oven to 400°.
Coat small cooking pan with nonstick spray.
Drizzle with 1 Tbs olive oil.
In small bowl, stir together pistachios, cheese, panko, and lemon zest.
Salt and pepper the under side of chicken breasts, and place that side down in baking pan.
Salt and pepper the top side.
Brush mayonnaise evenly all over the chicken breasts.
Sprinkle with the pistachio mixture, and press to adhere.
Drizzle oil over breasts.
Add tomatoes around edges of chicken breasts.
Bake 30 minutes until internal temperature is 165°.
Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Serve with lemon slices on the side.
*This pistachio topping is also excellent on mahi or halibut.
Reduce cooking time to 8 to 12 minutes for fish.

Nut-Crusted Chicken Breasts

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Go ahead and flip for this. It totally works for me, and then some! Plus the prep scoots on along faster than it reads, always a bonus. A perfect midweek dinner, or fine enough to share with friends for a celebratory weekend evening while sipping a little fine wine!

Panko and nuts browning

Panko and nuts browning

2 breasts sliced for coating and cooking

2 breasts sliced for coating and cooking

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup peanuts, chopped
4 Tbs butter
1 cup panko
Zest of 1 lime
1 t chipotle chile powder
1/2 t ground cumin
1/2 t ground coriander
1 t dried cilantro
3 large eggs
2 t Dijon mustard

Preheat oven to 350°.
Place baking rack in rimmed baking pan.
Slice each breast on diagonal into 3 or 4 pieces.
Pat dry with paper towel.
Prick thickest part of each slice several times with fork.
Sprinkle with salt.

Pulse peanuts in food processor about 15 times.
Melt butter in skillet over medium low heat.
Add panko and nuts.
Cook, stirring often, 10 minutes, until golden brown.
Transfer panko mixture to shallow dish.
Stir in lime zest, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and cilantro.
Lightly beat eggs and mustard together in separate bowl.Entree Chicken Nut Crusted Breast III

Dip each piece in egg mixture.
Coat with panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Place chicken pieces on wire rack.
Bake 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes.
Garnish with lime wedge.

Please alert your friends that this contains nuts.
Not everyone can tolerate nuts.

Thank you Andrew Janjigian, Cook’s Illustrated, Best-Ever Recipes. I only tweaked a couple of steps to make it more “Hardee Friendly!”

Serves 8 easily.