These chicken breasts get a nice crunch when coated with chopped pistachio nuts. Serve with Broccoli Farfalle. Farfalle is a bow-tie-shaped pasta. Cooking broccoli florets with the pasta saves a step.
Helpful Hints:
_ Walnuts, pecans or macadamia nuts can be substituted for pistachio nuts.
_ Use broccoli florets. Cut them in half if large.
_ Any type of thick cut pasta such as elbow macaroni can be used instead of bow ties.
Countdown:
_ Place a large pot of water on to boil for the pasta.
_ Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
_ Make chicken.
_ Cook pasta and broccoli.
Shopping List:
To buy: } pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets, 1 small bottle cayenne pepper, 1 package shelled unsalted pistachio nuts, 1 package coarse cornmeal, 1 package farfalle (bowtie pasta), 1 bottle lemon juice, 1 package broccoli florets (at least 5 ounces).
Staples: olive oil, olive oil spray, egg, minced garlic, salt, black peppercorns