Herb-Crusted Chicken with Pistachios and Lemon

Name: Herb-Crusted Chicken with Pistachios and Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless (1.5 pounds total) chicken breasts; 1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons, finely chopped fresh mint; 1/4 cup, finely chopped pistachios; 2 tablespoons lemon zest; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Tender chicken breasts coated in a fragrant pistachio and herb crust, baked until golden with a bright lemon finish.

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 28 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless (1.5 pounds total) chicken breasts
1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons, finely chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup, finely chopped pistachios
2 tablespoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 4 chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped mint, 1/4 cup chopped pistachios, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Press the herb mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Step 3: Bake for 25-30 minutes, basting occasionally with pan juices, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: Rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with additional lemon wedges.