Craving something a little different for dinner? Try this
grown-up version of one of your childhood favorites. Packing a huge dose of
protein and beneficial fats, they’re a lot healthier than their drive-thru counterparts,
but just as fast.
Quick and Crunchy Pistachio Chicken Strips
Ingredients
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2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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2 tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
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2 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp canola oil
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1 cup unsalted pistachios (shelled) (Save time by shelling and
finely chopping pistachios the night before)
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3 tbsp whole-grain breadcrumbs
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1 tap ground flaxseed
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Ground pepper to taste
Dipping sauce (optional)
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2 tbsp Dijon mustard
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2 tbsp honey
Recipe
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Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
and set aside.
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In a small bowl, stir together the mustard, honey and oil.
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Finely chop pistachios if whole, or pulse in a food processor. On
a plate or in a shallow dish, combine pistachios, breadcrumbs, flax and pepper.
Mix well.
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Slice chicken into 1-inch strips (3 strips per breast). Dip each chicken
slice in mustard mixture until lightly coated, then roll each slice through
pistachio mixture until covered on all sides. Place each strip onto the baking
sheet.
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Bake chicken strips for 20 minutes, until chicken is no longer
pink and the outsides turn golden brown.
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Meanwhile, mix mustard and honey for dipping sauce if desired. Then,
toss together a simple garden salad with seasonal vegetables, or a side dish of
your choice. For a fresh summer salad idea, see the adjacent recipe.
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Remove chicken from oven, and serve with dipping sauce and salad.
Nutrients per serving: (2 chicken strips): Calories:
498, Fat: 30 g, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Fiber: 5 g, Protein: 35 g
Quick and Crunchy
Pistachio Chicken Strips
