Chicken-Pistachio Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken-Pistachio Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup shelled pistachio nut, finely ground; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 pinch fresh ground black pepper; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup diced sweet white onion; 1 head romaine lettuce; 1 teaspoon grated sweet white onion; 1 large ripe avocado, pitted and peeled; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

½ cup shelled pistachio nut, finely ground
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ cup diced sweet white onion
1 head romaine lettuce
1 teaspoon grated sweet white onion
1 large ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon water

1
To make the salad: Preheat the oven to 375F Mix the nuts in a pie plate with 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper.
2
Press the chicken into the nuts.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a skillet and cook the coated breasts, 2 minutes per side.
4
Place the breasts in a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 160F and the juices run clear.
5
Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a nonstick skillet over high heat.
6
Add the diced onion, 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper.
7
Cook until the onion is browned.
8
Line 4 serving plates with lettuce.
9
Slice the chicken breasts and arrange 1 breast on top of the lettuce on each plate.
10
Serve with the dressing.
11
To make the dressing: Puree the onion, avocado, oil, lime juice, and water in a blender.

385

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup shelled pistachio nut, finely ground, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken-Pistachio Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken-Pistachio Salad

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