Pistachio Chicken Bites are a delicious, easy, and original main course.
Try also the crispy oven-baked chicken sticks and the crispy chicken rolls, two equally tasty recipes. Pistachio chicken bites are very simple to prepare: just cut the chicken breast into small pieces or strips, coat them in a mixture of breadcrumbs, chopped pistachios, Parmesan, and spices; and you’re done.
You can cook them in a pan, in the oven, or even in an air fryer for a lighter version. Perfect for lunch or dinner, perhaps accompanied by a fresh mixed salad or with baked au gratin carrots.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Stove, Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 219.53 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 6.32 (g) of which sugars 1.08 (g)
- Proteins 28.41 (g)
- Fat 9.46 (g) of which saturated 2.65 (g)of which unsaturated 5.18 (g)
- Fibers 1.29 (g)
- Sodium 599.18 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 125 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 0.88 lbs chicken breast
- 1/3 cup pistachios
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
How to Make Pistachio Chicken Bites
With a well-sharpened smooth-blade knife, cut the meat into small pieces or strips, making sure each piece is the same size.
Prepare the mix of breadcrumbs, chopped pistachios, grated Parmesan, and a pinch of salt. Coat the meat in the mixture, making sure the breading adheres to the meat.
Heat some oil in a non-stick pan and cook over medium-low heat until golden brown on both sides.
The pistachio bites are ready; if you like, add a pinch of salt and serve with sauces.
Storage and Tips for Pistachio Bites
Pistachio chicken bites can be prepared well in advance, even the night before, and stored in the refrigerator. If you prefer, you can also deep fry them, or cook them in an air fryer. You can replace the chopped pistachios with chopped hazelnuts and for a spicy touch, add curry or chili to the breading.
