PISTACHIO CHICKEN STRIPS

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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!

Provided by ChefLee

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 10 strips, 5-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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)

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.1, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 59.7, Sodium 111.6, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 24.8

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