Pistachio Crusted Chicken Breasts with Sun-Dried Cherry and Orange Sauce Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Pistachio Crusted Chicken Breasts with Sun-Dried Cherry and Orange Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups chopped pistachio nuts

1 cup panko bread crumbs

2 egg whites

4 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

salt and black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon butter

2 shallots

finely chopped

½ cup red wine

4 ounces dried cherries

1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

1 ½ cups chicken stock

1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Mix together the pistachios and bread crumbs in a bowl. Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper gently dip them into the beaten egg whites and then press into the pistachio-bread crumb mixture to coat. Gently toss between your hands so any coating that hasn't stuck can fall away.

Step 3

Heat the oil and butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Gently place the chicken breasts into the hot skillet and fry for 5 to 8 minutes until the bottom coating is golden brown and crisp.

Step 4

Turn the chicken over in the skillet and place the skillet in the preheated oven. Bake for about 30 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink the juices run clear and the top coating is lightly browned.

Step 5

While the chicken is baking melt 1 teaspoon of butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat add the shallots and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until tender. Pour in the wine drop in the cherries and cook and stir for about 10 minutes to reduce wine to a glaze. Pour in the orange juice chicken stock and orange zest and cook and stir about 20 more minutes until sauce is reduced and thickened.

Nutritional Information

Pistachio Crusted Chicken Breasts with Sun-Dried Cherry and Orange Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 894

% Daily Value *

Protein: 40.6g 81%

Carbohydrates: 73.5g 24%

Dietary Fiber: 9.3g 37%

Sugars: 23.5g

Fat: 51.1g 79%

Saturated Fat: 11.5g 57%

Cholesterol: 85.4mg 29%

Vitamin A Iu: 1097IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.9mg 130%

Vitamin B6: 1.6mg 97%

Vitamin C: 35.2mg 59%

Folate: 72.3mcg 18%

Calcium: 123.8mg 12%

Iron: 4.5mg 25%

Magnesium: 113.5mg 41%

Potassium: 1098mg 31%

Sodium: 963.1mg 39%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 70%

Calories From Fat: 460.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.