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Golden Chicken with Cilantro-Cashew Pesto

• ·         1/2 cup plain Greek Yogurt
• ·         1/4 cup fresh lime juice, divided
• ·         3 1/2 TB extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• ·         1 TB curry powder
• ·         2 tsp brown sugar
• ·         1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• ·         4 bone-less, skin-less chicken breasts
• ·         2/4 tsp salt, divided
•       3 TB cashews, finely chopped
• ·         1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• ·         1/2 tsp maple syrup
• ·         1 garlic clove, minced
• ·         1 green onion, finely chopped

Preheat oven to 425'. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Combine yogurt, 3 TB lime juice, 1 TB oil, curry powder, sugar, and garlic powder in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add chicken to yogurt mixture; toss well to coat. Let stand 30 minutes. Place chicken on parchment-lined sheet. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt.

Place chicken in oven and bake for 35 minutes or until done.

While chicken is cooking, combine 1 TB lime juice, remaining 2 1/2 TBS oil, 1/4 tsp salt, cilantro, cashews, syrup, garlic, and onion in a small bowl; stir to combine. Set aside.

To serve, place chicken over Coconut Rice (recipe under "Sides") and top evenly with cilantro mixture. Serves 4.

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