- Course: Main Course
- Skill Level: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Favorited: 94 Times
This is one of my favorites. I love the flavor of the pistachio nuts and mustard and I really love the sauce, but then I love all sauces, especially the creamy ones.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Mustard Cream Sauce:
- ½ cup dry vermouth or chicken broth
- ¼ cup chopped shallots
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim chicken and pound between two sheets of plastic wrap to an even ¼-inch thickness.
Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
In a small bowl stir together the mustard, basil and dill. Spread over the chicken breasts.
Combine pistachio nuts and Panko in a shallow dish. Coat chicken well with pistachio mixture.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add two chicken breasts and cook 2 minutes per side to brown the nuts-do not burn.
Transfer chicken to a baking sheet. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet and repeat with remaining chicken breasts. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
For sauce place wine or broth in a medium skillet and stir in shallots. Bring to a boil and cook until most liquid cooks away, about 4 minutes.
Lower heat to medium. Add the cream and simmer until reduced slightly and thickened, about 2 minutes. Whisk in mustard, basil and dill and simmer 2 minutes to blend flavors. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve sauce spooned over chicken.
© 2005 Phillis M. Carey
Nutritional Information
Nutritional information is based on 1/8 teaspoon added salt per serving, and using chicken broth.




