Chicken is crusted with pistachios and served over cilantro cauliflower rice with a spicy lime yogurt sauce for a weeknight-friendly, easy and healthy dinner that is ready in under 30 mins!
Hello from South Carolina!
Mr.FFF and I got in SUPER EARLY THIS MORNING because we left SUPER LATE LAST NIGHT.
I mean, Midnight kinda late.
When the Huberoni was booking our flight he may or may not have thought that 12:00 meant LUNCH TIME and not WHEN I SHOULD BE ASLEEP.
Hint: he did.
Have you ever tried to sleep on a plane? MISSION IM-FREAKING-POSSIBLE.
Rant over.
Let’s briefly talk about chicken before I go back to bed and sleep FOR ALL THE YEARS.
Or until I have to get up to go to my Brother-In-Laws wedding shenaningans. Whatever comes first.
You know what I mean.
Really, this chicken sounds S-I-M-P-L-E and, well, IT IS. And I am not even apologizing for it because, sometimes you don’t want FLAVOR BOMB lentil curry or POW-WOW IN THE TASTE BUDS 5 Spice Oven Baked Ribs.
You just want a succulent (am I the only one that gets a case of the creepies from that word?) and juicy piece of chicken with a big ol’ pistachio hug. <— FEELIN’ THE DINNER LOVE.
A hug that also happens to be crunchety and crispety, to balance out the tender inside. Pretty much like the almond crusted chicken bites.
Will I ever be able to describe food in a normal words without feeling the NEED to add “ety?” Probably not.
Real words just leave a bad feeling in my brain. It feels like that thing they call “logic.” I dislike it.
Anyway.
But what good is crunchety and crispety without a little smothered-it-in-some-creamy-sauce amIright?
Sauce-less crunch is what leads to drinking an entire bottle of wine with dinner, because you just NEEDED SOMETHING TO HELP WASH DOWN THE DRY.
Maybe. It could be because wine is yummy. I’ll let you decide on that one.
As much as this is all over the place (TIRED YO’) we’re going to tie it all up in a Greek yogurt-lime-cardamom-cayenne package. For the LEEETLE flavah-and-spice that this simple-but-feels-oh-so-fancy piece o’ poultry needs.
So fancy that I suggest you DO enjoy it with that glass of wine.
Or 2.
Because…Friday?
I’LL TAKE IT.
I’m sharing the Cauliflower Rice with Pistachio Crusted Chicken Recipe over on WholeYum Today, so be sure to head there to grab it!
IF YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE, PLEASE REMEMBER TO TAG @FOODFAITHFIT AND #FOODFAITHFITNESS ON INSTRAGRAM! I LOVE SEEING YOUR RECIPE RECREATIONS! 
Want more easy chicken dinners?
Goat Cheese Crusted Quinoa Chicken
Honey Mustard Chicken Stir Fry
Bacon and Avocado Salsa Chicken
Nutty Chicken from around the web:
Baked Pecan Crusted Chicken Fingers – Sally’s Baking Addiction
Peanut Crusted Chicken Fingers – Spicy Southern Kitchen
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Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
Well, my sweet daughter is obsessed with pistachios and cauliflower at the moment (I am a lucky mom!) so this the bomb for her!
Taylor Kiser says
You are lucky! I was all about mac and cheese when I was small 😉 Thanks lady!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
I totally get the creepies from Succulent too, but sometimes you just have to use it! Like in the case of this chicken. Pinning!
Taylor Kiser says
I am so glad it’s not just me! Thanks friend!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
That looks fabulous Taylor! I’ve been wanting to try to crust chicken with pistachios for while. Now I’m convinced I should try it!
Pinned for sure.
Enjoy the wedding!
Taylor Kiser says
Pistachios are so good on chicken, you must try! Thank you Melanie!
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!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Gayle!! Have a great weekend!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
Get some sleep and have fun this weekend lady! This chicken looks amazing!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you lady!
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!
Taylor Kiser says
YES, that is actually where I was inspired by -thank you for reminding me to note that in the recipe!!!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
That sauce though – yup, that sauce I could gobble up!
Taylor Kiser says
You and me both! Thanks lady! xo
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!
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!!
Matt Robinson says
The flavors going on here are so insanely awesome, I’ve got to make this soon!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Matt! I hope you love it if you try it!
debbi says
is the coriander the same as cilantro?
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!
Mandy @Mandy's Recipe Box says
This is just gorgeous. Annnd sometimes husbands shouldn’t do the planning amiright?? It’s cute that they try 😉
Taylor Kiser says
Exactly…but “try” is the key word 😉 Thanks Mandy!
Layla @Gimme Delicious says
Oh yum! This chicken looks delicious and I’m sure it pairs well with the cauliflower rice!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Layla!
tanya says
For being tired, you make a mean chicken! I love the crunch and the color from the pistachios. Such a fabulous meal!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks lady!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
That looks completely amazing. I love everything about it, cilantro lime rice (still need to try the cauliflower rice thing!) and pistachio chicken. Yum. Pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
You totally need to try cauli rice! it’s so tasty! Thank you Stacey! xoxo
Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says
I LOVE that you used pistachios as crust for this chicken. And oh my, 12:00am flight??? I think I would have fallen asleep in the waiting area! I’ve been seeing some photos of your trip on IG. Hope you’re having fun!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! I almost did fall asleep! Thank you Lisa!
Celeryandthecity says
DEFINITELY trying this. Pistachios =win. Chicken = duh. Never thought of combining these – genius!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you! Please let me know if you try it!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
I loooove pistachios and this looks so so yummy! That crunchy coating is all I need.
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks girlfriend! We gotta get together!!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
I remember seeing your insta photo thinking…why is she Australian time haha!
This looks delicious and off to stalk now!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank youuuuuuu!
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!
Taylor Kiser says
Unfortunately, I can’t. I no longer have access to these recipes – I’ve been emailing WholeYum every day to get them to repost them, and they aren’t responding. I am so so sorry!
Taylor Kiser says
Wanted to let you know it’s back! 🙂
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
Taylor Kiser says
Hi Susan! They are having issues – I am sorry. Shoot me an email (taylor@foodfaithfitness.com) and I can email it to you. Thanks!