Recipe: Pistachio Chicken

You are always hearing that you should have a good combination of protein, carbs, and healthy fats for dinner right? Well, guess what?! I have the perfect recipe for you! This Pistachio Chicken is a tasty dish that uses crushed up pistachios as the crust which gives you a crunchy texture while reaching your healthy fat intake for the day! I absolutely love the nutty texture. It reminded me of watching baseball and snackin' on nuts at Camden Yards. If you love nuts, you've got to try this!

Ingredients:

• 1 Chicken Breast
• 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
• 1 tbsp egg white
• Pepper (Salt if pistachios aren't salted)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. If you have a baking rack, I suggest using this for this recipe so the chicken can cook evenly. Place on top of baking sheet.
2. Using a food processor, slap chop, etc crush the pistachios into small pieces. The smaller the nuts are, the better they stick to the chicken. If you aren't sure how to crush the pistachios you can always put them into a ziploc bag and beat them a mallet, or something around the house.
3. Place egg white and pistachios into different containers. Add pepper to the pistachios. Note: Depending on the size of your chicken breast, you may need more egg whites.
4. Dredge the chicken in egg white and then into the pistachio/pepper mixture. Depending on your preference, you can coat the chicken entirely or just on top. Place onto backing rack.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165 degrees.
6. Enjoy!

This recipe is super-easy, packed with protein, and a good source of healthy fats! It's perfect to pair with your favorite complex carb such as brown rice or sweet potato. This will have you feeling full for a while due to the protein and fat content. This recipe comes in under 200 calories with 4g carb, 10g fat, and 25g protein. Who's going to give it a try?!