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Jan 31

Pistachio Crusted Chicken with Raspberry Mustard Sauce

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Paleo
Gluten Free
Kid-Friendly

Pistachio Crusted Chicken with Raspberry Mustard Sauce

Chicken tenders crusted in chopped pistachios, baked until crispy, and dipped in a raspberry mustard sauce. A simple and easy dinner the whole family will enjoy!

I hesitate to compare these to a chicken nugget, but if you’re looking to sell these to your kids, it’s pretty easy. The pistachios create a crusty shell that kids will love. The raspberry honey mustard dipping sauce is also an added bonus! These tenders are packed with nutrition, and create a much better alternative to any processed meat. These are also easy to prepare, and can be made in advance!

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The first step in making these a success is to chop the pistachios into small pieces. You can also pulse with a blender or food processor. Set pistachios in a shallow dish, and then make your sauce. You’ll have two different dipping stations. Start by dipping the chicken into the raspberry mustard, and then coat with pistachios:Pistachio Crusted Chicken with Raspberry Mustard Sauce 3

Transfer to a shallow baking dish and bake until crispy! We served these along side some sweet potato fries and a side salad.

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Pistachio Crusted Chicken with Raspberry Mustard Sauce

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Author Amy Rains
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast tenders
  • 1.5 cups shelled pistachios chopped*
  • 1/3 cup dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup olive oil or any salad oil
  • 1 cup frozen raspberries
  • 1/2 cup water + more to thin
  • 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease a shallow baking dish. Pat and dry chicken breasts, remove to the side.
  2. Place shelled pistachios in a shallow wide bowl or plate.
  3. Using a blender, mix together mustard, oil, raspberries, water, and honey. The sauce should be pretty thick. Remove about 3/4 cup sauce and set aside. Add an additional 1/4 cup water to the remaining sauce, and thin it out. Place thinner sauce in a bowl.
  4. Dip each chicken breast in thin sauce, remove any excess, and place in bowl of pistachios to coat. Place each chicken tender in the shallow baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes at 350.
  5. Serve with the thickened raspberry mustard.

Recipe Notes

You can either finely chop the pistachios or pulse in a food processor or blender.

 

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  1. Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says

    February 4, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    This is a winner winner chicken dinner! The flavor combo for the chicken in UNREAL!

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    • amy@wholesomelicious.com says

      February 4, 2016 at 9:37 pm

      Thanks Bethany!! Glad you enjoyed it!!

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  2. Rachel says

    March 9, 2017 at 5:17 am

    Do you know the macros on this recipe by chance?

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    • amy@wholesomelicious.com says

      March 9, 2017 at 6:20 pm

      Yes, 25g protein, 13g carbohydrates, and 22g fat per serving.

      Reply
  3. Kristine says

    September 14, 2018 at 5:15 am

    This recipe was sooooo amazing and so incredibly easy! Thank you so much!!!!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      September 14, 2018 at 7:37 am

      YAY!!! Glad you loved it!

      Reply

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  1. 40 Must-Try Paleo Sauces (BBQ, Spaghetti Sauce and More) | Paleo Grubs says:
    February 15, 2018 at 1:33 am

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    February 15, 2018 at 11:12 pm

    […] 32. Pistachio Crusted Chicken With Raspberry Mustard Sauce These crunchy chicken beauties are made with pistachios and served with a pretty pink raspberry and honey mustard sauce, which also serves as the glue to hold the crushed pistachios onto the chicken, imparting fruity and spicy flavors from the beginning of cooking to the end. […]

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