PISTACHIO-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS

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Saw this recipe for fish fillets and thought I would like it better with chicken, so I have adapted it to fit my tastes. Photo: leftoverqueen.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 pieces uncooked chicken breast tenders
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c pistachios, finely chopped
1/3 c dry bread crumbs
1/4 c minced fresh parsley
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
4 tsp butter, melted

Steps:

  • 1. Place the egg in a shallow bowl. Combine the pistachios, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper in another shallow bowl.
  • 2. Dip the chicken tenders in the egg, then the pistachio mixture.
  • 3. Place the chicken on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with butter. Bake in a preheated 425-degree oven for 20 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.

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