Chicken With Pistachio Pesto With Glucomannan Recipe

Name: Chicken With Pistachio Pesto With Glucomannan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup pistachios, shelled; 2 cups fresh cilantro, packed; 8 g glucomannan (fiber powder) (optional); 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; ¾ teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; black pepper; 4 chicken breasts, boneless skinless

Servings: persons

⅔ cup pistachios, shelled
2 cups fresh cilantro, packed
8 g glucomannan (fiber powder) (optional)
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
¾ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
black pepper
4 chicken breasts, boneless skinless

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Spread pistachios on baking sheet and cook for 7 min., until golden.
3
In a food processor, combine the pistachios, cilantro, Glucomannan, garlic, cardamom, salt and 2 T lemon juice.
4
Process until a coarse paste forms.
5
With processor running, gradually add 1/3 c oil.
6
Season with pepper.
7
Spread 1 T pesto on each breast.
8
Place in a baking dish.
9
Bake for 25-30 minute at 350F, or until thermometer inserted into thickest point registers 160F and juices run clear.
10
In small bowl, whisk in remaining oil and lemon juice with remaining pesto.
11
Drizzle over cooked chicken.
12
Ant extra pesto can be saved for snacks or added to a cream sauce for pasta.
13
Which over some fettuccine makes a nice side.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup pistachios, shelled, 2 cups fresh cilantro, packed, 8 g glucomannan (fiber powder) (optional), 1 garlic clove, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Pistachio Pesto With Glucomannan falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken With Pistachio Pesto With Glucomannan

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