Dubai Pistachio-Crusted Chicken
Experience a culinary delight with our Dubai Pistachio-Crusted Chicken. This dish features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pistachio crust that delivers an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a family dinner or a special gathering—this recipe is sure to impress your guests while being simple enough for novice cooks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup unsalted pistachios, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine chopped pistachios and lemon zest. Dip each chicken breast in olive oil, then coat evenly with the pistachio mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices for at least an hour before coating. Feel free to swap pistachios for sunflower seeds or add herbs like dill for variation. Serve alongside roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.