Pistachio and Herb Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Pistachio and Herb Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 bone-in skin on chicken breast halves
1 lemon, rind and juice of
1 cup packed basil leaves
1/2 cup packed mint leaf
1 cup roasted pistachios
3 garlic cloves
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese , plus
1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fine olive oil

Directions:

Combine lemon rind and juice, basil, mint, nuts, garlic, 1/2 cup cheese and oil in a blender or food processor. Pulse until a paste is formed, stir frequently.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and place chicken on sheet. Carefully lift the skin of a chicken breast and insert a lemon slice. Add 1 generous tablespoon herb paste on top of lemon slice.
Gently push on top of skin to distribute paste over breast. Sprinkle stuffed breasts with parmesan cheese. Bake chicken for 30 minutes, or until juices run clear. It may take longer to cook depending on the size of the breasts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	499.1 Kcal (2090 kJ)
Calories from fat	317.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.26g	54%
Cholesterol	122.81mg	41%
Sodium	803.16mg	33%
Potassium	475.29mg	10%
Total Carbs	14.57g	5%
Sugars	1.1g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.38g	10%
Protein	33.23g	66%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	1%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	99.5mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	314.82 Kcal (1318 kJ)
Calories from fat	200.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.24g	54%
Cholesterol	77.46mg	41%
Sodium	506.62mg	33%
Potassium	299.81mg	10%
Total Carbs	9.19g	5%
Sugars	0.7g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.5g	10%
Protein	20.96g	66%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	1.2mg	10%
Calcium	62.7mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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