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Pistachio Crusted Chicken with Coriander Yogurt Sauce

Gluten Free
Grain Free
Low Carb
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This pistachio crusted chicken is served over cilantro cauliflower rice with a spicy lime yogurt sauce for an easy, low carb healthy, weeknight dinner!

Pistachio Chicken

PIN Pistachio Crusted Chicken

I feel like crusting a chicken in nuts is a surefire way to make it feel SO fancy, but it’s SO STINKING EASY.

It worked in the almond crusted chicken bites and it sure as heck works here.  Honestly may even be more partial to this recipe because like, HII pistachios, why are you so amazing!

This chicken is supremely crispy and crunchy on the outside AND the nutty coating protects the inside so it’s super moist and juicy and AMAZING.

And with that tangy coriander yogurt sauce?

I die.

Are Pistachios Healthy?  

I am the kind of girl that goes NUTS for nuts! Ha ha ha… but it’s true. If you know me, you know I’m all about nuts as a snack, in nut butter like cookie dough almond butter and Vegan Cake Batter Cashew Butter, in baked goods like Caramel Apple Peanut Kettle Corn Bars AND now even with meat, like this Pistachio Chicken I’m going to show you today! BUT did you know that not only are nuts delicious, but are also healthy and nourishing for your body? Here are some health benefits of pistachios:

  • Nutrient Dense: Pistachios are loaded with fiber as well as important nutrients such as Potassium, Thiamine, Copper, Manganese and Vitamin B6 to keep your body nourished.
  • High in Antioxidants: Antioxidants are SO important to your overall well being because they fight disease and prevent cell damage.
  • Protein Rich: Pistachios are great because they’re low in calories, but high in protein!
  • Heart Healthy: Rich in vitamins, healthy fats and minerals, eating pistachios may also prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. 

Pistachio Crusted Chicken

Pistachio Crusted Chicken Ingredients 

Now that we’ve covered all the AMAZING health benefits of pistachios, I’m itching to show you this recipe because I think you’re going to be as obsessed as I am! Chicken with a light, crispy, bread crumb-free coating is so satisfying and delish. It’s a great meal to put into your weeknight dinner recipe rotation and it’s ALSO fancy enough to serve to guests at a dinner party! AND let’s not forget how easy it is- it only uses a few ingredients. BONUS! Here are the ingredients you will need (and may already have on hand):

  • Roasted Pistachios
  • Salt
  • Large Egg White
  • 2 Small Chicken Breasts (8oz)

Pistachio Crusted Chicken

How to Make Baked Chicken Crispy 

I love cooking chicken. It’s a lean meat that can be spiced up in so many different ways, and it’s SO versatile! Chicken goes well in so many casseroles and stir fries like Cumin Healthy Chicken Stir Fry with Carrot Noodles, but it also can stand alone and be AMAZING all by itself.

When I’m baking pistachio crusted chicken, I want to make sure the chicken is crispy, but not JUST on top-all the way around! If you want crispy chicken, I have a fool proof way: simply cook the prepared coated chicken breasts directly on the oven’s wire rack, or on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet. This will allow the air to flow all the way around each chicken breast and the result? CRISPY GOODNESS.

Mix it Up 

I’m all about playing around with recipes and mixing things up to keep mealtimes fun and interesting! I guarantee you’re going to LOVE this tasty chicken recipe, but you’re also free to tweak it a bit and try something new if you want to spice it up a little! Although I haven’t tried it yet, I think that roasted almonds, peanuts, or cashews would also work GREAT as a crust in this recipe!

Pistachio Crusted Chicken

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Pistachio crusted chicken

This pistachio crusted chicken is served over cilantro cauliflower rice with a spicy lime yogurt sauce for an easy, low carb healthy, weeknight dinner!

Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken recipes, healthy chicken recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 People
Calories 409 kcal
Author Taylor

Ingredients

For the chicken

For the cauliflower rice

  • 4 Cups Cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1/2 Cup Cilantro, roughly chopped (extra for garnish)
  • Salt/pepper, to taste
  • Fresh lime juice, to taste

For the sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and place a
    small cooling rack on top of a large baking sheet. Set aside.

  2. In a small food processor, grind the pistachios and a pinch of
    salt until the pistachios are broken down, but are still a little chunky. This
    keeps the chicken crunchy. Pour the pistachios into a shallow plate with edges.
    Place the egg white into a medium bowl.

  3. Pat the chicken dry and place into the egg whites, shaking off
    any excess. Then, place into the pistachios and gently roll around until the
    whole chicken is covered, lightly pressing to adhere the nuts to the chicken.
    Place onto the rack and bake until the chicken is no longer pink inside, and
    the outside is golden brown and crunchy, about 12-15 minutes.

  4. While the chicken cooks, place the cauliflower
    into a large food processor and process until it looks like rice

  5. Place the cauliflower rice into a large bowl and microwave until
    soft, about 3-4 minutes. Toss with the cilantro and season to taste with salt
    pepper and fresh lime juice. Set aside

  6. Whisk all the sauce ingredients together in a
    small bowl and serve over top of cauliflower rice and chicken.

  7. Garnish with cilantro and DEVOUR

Recipe Notes

*We like our food spicy, so if you are sensitive to heat you may need to use less (or none!) cayenne. So adjust to taste.

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  4. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    I’m seriously in awe of your creative recipes, Taylor! I love cilantro lime rice, so I love that you made it with cauliflower. And pistachio crusted chicken sounds delish! Heading over to check out the recipe!

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  6. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    I cannot remember where it is from but I tore out a recipe from a magazine recently that was similar in that it was pistachio crusted and had greek yogurt sauce with it, but served over salad greens. I love that this is with lime cauliflower rice!

    Reply

  8. Matea says

    I get so confused with the 12am/12pm thing too; I think it should just officially be changed to midnight/noon. Then people could book their airplanes at the right time 😉
    Have to try cauliflower rice! It sounds delicious!

    Reply

    • Taylor Kiser says

      I AGREE! Life would be easier, and I wouldn’t have to fly at midnight 😉 Thanks Matea! You do need to try it!!

      Reply

    • Taylor Kiser says

      Nope! In this recipe, corinader is a ground spice..cilantro is the herb used in the cauliflower rice. I hope that helps!

      Reply

  19. Betty says

    Hi Taylor –

    The link to the recipe for the Pistachio-Encrusted Chicken is no longer active. Could you repost the recipe? Sounds wonderful. Thanks!

    Reply

  20. Susan says

    I cannot find the cilantro lime cauliflower with pistachio crusted chicken recipe on WholeYum link
    you provide. Can you please tell me where to find it? Its states “page not found”
    Thank you

    Reply

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