Ingredients
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4 Foster Farms Free Range Simply Raised® Half Chicken Breasts
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½ cup shelled pistachios, toasted
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¼ cup chives, sliced
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¾ cup fresh mint
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ cup panko
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⅓ cup olive oil, divided
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2 limes, juiced, zested and divided
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2 tbsp ground cumin
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1 tbsp ground coriander
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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2 cups pitted green olives, sliced
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1 fennel bulb, chopped, plus 2 tbsps fronds, chopped
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½ red onion, diced
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1 Thai red chili pepper, sliced
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1 cup pomegranate seeds
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½ cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
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1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
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2 tbsp parsley leaves
Directions
- 1. In food processor, combine pistachios, chives, mint, garlic, panko, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and juice and zest of one lime. Set aside.
2. In small bowl, combine cumin, coriander, salt and pepper. Rub spice mixture over both sides of chicken pieces. Set aside.
3. In medium bowl, combine olives, chopped fennel bulb and fronds, onion, chili pepper, cherries and pomegranate seeds. In separate small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, pomegranate molasses and juice and zest of second lime. Pour dressing over olive mixture; toss well to coat. Top with parsley and stir to combine. Set aside.
4. In large skillet over medium-high heat, warm remaining olive oil. Add chicken and sauté, turning until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of meat reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 7 minutes per side. Remove chicken to cutting board and cool slightly. Slice chicken into strips.
5. Arrange chicken on serving platter and top with pistachio crumble mixture. Arrange olive salad next to chicken slices and serve.
COOK CHICKEN TO A SAFE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 165°F. ALWAYS use a meat thermometer to determine the temperature. Do not rely solely on suggested cooking times. Cooking appliances vary in temperature and cooking times are a GUIDE ONLY. See our Internal Temperature Guide for more information.
COOK TO A SAFE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 165°F. ALWAYS use a meat thermometer to determine the temperature. Do not rely solely on suggested cooking times. Cooking appliances vary in temperature and cooking times are a GUIDE ONLY.