Recipe submitted by Beverly Reinert, Barrington,
RI
Pistachio-Crusted
Chicken Schnitzel
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken
breast halves, julienned
1 cup coarsely chopped pistachio nuts
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons canola oil
Cucumber Sauce (recipe follows)
Lemon slices
- In large bowl, place chicken.
Add pistachio nuts, lemon zest, brown sugar, flour, salt, pepper
and egg whites; stir to mix well and thoroughly coat chicken.
- Place oil in large nonstick
frypan over medium heat; add chicken mixture and stir to separate
chicken strips. Sauté, stirring frequently, about 12 minutes
or until coating is light brown and fork can be inserted in chicken
with ease.
- On large serving platter,
place Cucumber Sauce in container with small ladle. Arrange chicken
around sauce and garnish with lemon slices.
Makes 4 servings.
Cucumber Sauce:
In blender or food processor, coarsely chop 1 medium cucumber,
peeled. In saucepan over low heat, place 1 cup sour cream and
1 tablespoon milk; heat about 2 minutes or until slightly bubbly.
Stir in cucumber and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sesame seed and
1/4 teaspoon paprika.
Recipe provided courtesy
of the National Chicken Council. Used with permission.