Pistachio Chicken Recipe - Cooking Index
6 tablespoons | 90ml | All-purpose flour - divided |
1 lb | 454g / 16oz | Chicken cutlets - about 1/2" thick, (or kip filets) |
1 | Egg (large) | |
1/2 cup | 46g / 1.6oz | Unsalted shelled pistachios - (or almonds) |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Salt |
1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Freshly ground pepper |
1/4 cup | 49g / 1.7oz | Butter or margarine |
Lemon wedges - for garnish |
Place 2 tablespoons flour on plate. Coat chicken cutlets with flour and shake off excess. Place in a single layer on wax paper or wire rack.
Lightly beat egg in shallow bowl. Process remaining 4 tablespoons flour with the nuts, salt and pepper in blender until finely chopped; transfer to shallow bowl or plate.
Heat butter in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Dip one cutlet at a time in egg, coat with pistachio mixture and add to skillet. Saute cutlets until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges and mashed sweet potatoes.
Source:
LHJ (March 1989)
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