1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon dried basil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup peanut oil
6 skinned and boned chicken breast halves
18 teaspoon salt
Garnish: lemon slices and wedges, fresh parsley sprigs
Combine first 3 ingredients; reserve 2/3 cup parsley mixture.
Combine remaining parsley mixture, garlic, basil, and lemon juice in container of an electric blender; process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.
Turn blender on high; gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream. Process until blended.
Arrange chicken breast halves in an ungreased 11- x 7- x 1 1/2-inch baking dish; sprinkle with salt. Pour mixture from blender over chicken; sprinkle with reserved 2/3 cup parsley mixture.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until done; garnish, if desired.
