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1 chicken cut in 8 pieces OR 2 split breasts and 2 leg quarters, separated
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Put the pistachios in a Ziploc bag and whack it with something heavy--a rolling pin, a small child, the cat, your head--until the nuts are broken up very finely with some larger pieces surviving.
Heat 4 tbsp. olive oil in a skillet, add the diced shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Sprinkle with garlic powder to taste, stir. Add the pistachios and stir until well-coated. Reduce heat and cook for a minute or two. Mix in the bread crumbs. The mixture should be damp, with just a trace of oil not absorbed. If it's too dry, add a bit more oil. Remove from heat.
Arrange the chicken pieces in a baking dish. Spoon on the nut mixture liberally, pressing it on to the chicken to make a crust. Bake uncovered for 1 hour.
Posted by tooooomuchcoffee
Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A
1 cup shelled unsalted pistachio nuts
2 shallots, diced
1/4 cup bread crumbs or matzo meal
Olive oil
Garlic powder