Pistachio Chicken Strips

Submitted by ChefLee

"I was craving a chicken-finger type lunch so I invented these. They are crispy on the outside and keep the chicken tender on the inside. I hope you enjoy them!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 10 strips
• Serves: 5-10

ingredients

• 1 cup pistachios, crushed into a course meal
• 1⁄4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne (ground red pepper)
• 2 large garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
• 1 lb chicken breast tenders (about 10)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, crush the pistachios inside a ziploc bag with a meat tenderizer or other strong tool.
3. In another small bowl; mix the yogurt, lemon juice, Lawry's, coriander, cayenne, and garlic.
4. Dip your chicken first into the yogurt mix then into the pistachio meal and place in a glass baking dish.
5. Bake for 20 minutes.

Reviews

[DianaEatingRichly]

These are AMAZING! So flavorful. I added lemon zest and doubled the coating amounts.

 

[SpringShoot]

Made this last night and it was a hit! Wonderful blend of flavors and a great healthy meal. Thanks for posting this recipe!

 

[yogiclarebear]

YUM! Love the seasonings here! I did this with 2 5oz boneless skinless breasts. I used non-fat yogurt and everything else as written. This was just delicious and so elegant. I served with broccoli, potato soup, and green salad. Thank you!