Pan-Seared Chicken With Pecan-Scallion Gremolata
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 3/4-inch thickness
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 chopped green onions, green and light green parts only
- 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan; swirl. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Transfer to a cutting board.
- Combine pecans, juice, onions, remaining 1/4 tea-spoon salt, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a mini food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; pulse to combine. Transfer mixture to a bowl; stir in cheese.
- Slice chicken across grain. Place on 4 plates; top with gremolata.
skinless, kosher salt, black pepper, extravirgin olive oil, pecan halves, lemon juice, green onions, cheese
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pan-seared-chicken-pecan-scallion-gremolata (may not work)