Air Fryer Pistachio-Crusted Chicken Cutlets

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    7 mins

  • Total Time

    23 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    566 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Air Fryer Pistachio-Crusted Chicken Cutlets

For these air fryer chicken cutlets, thin pieces of chicken breast are dredged in a nutty lemon coating, then air fried until crispy and golden. It's an easy, healthy weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lemon preferably organic
  • 1 cup (4 1/4 ounces) pistachio raw unsalted
  • Two (8-ounce) chicken breasts boneless skinless, or 4 store-bought chicken cutlets
  • salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • olive oil spray form
  • 6 cups (5 oz) arugula baby
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 ounces Parmesan Cheese shaved

Instructions

  1. Grate the zest from half of the lemon and place it on a large plate. Juice half of the lemon and then cut the other half into wedges. Set both aside.
  2. In a food processor, pulse the pistachios a few times until it becomes a coarse crumb, being careful not to overprocess. Transfer to the plate with the lemon zest and mix together.
  3. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 thin cutlets. (If you purchased pre-cut cutlets, skip this step.)
  4. Place each cutlet between two sheets of parchment and use a meat mallet to pound to a 1/4-inch (6-mm) thickness. Season with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper, or to taste.
  5. Working with one cutlet at a time, press the chicken cutlets into the pistachio-lemon zest mixture until completely covered on both sides. Spritz both sides with olive oil spray.☞ TESTER TIP: If you have difficulty getting the pistachio coating to stick to the chicken, spritz each chicken cutlet with olive oil spray before pressing into the crumb mixture.
  6. Working in batches if needed, place the chicken cutlets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 380°F (194°C) until the chicken is cooked through in the center, to an internal temp of 165°F (74°C) flipping once, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  7. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together the arugula, olive oil, reserved lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and black pepper, to taste.
  8. Divvy the arugula among four plates and top with the Parmesan. Set a chicken cutlet alongside and serve with the lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1portion Calories 566kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Monounsaturated Fat 19g (95%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 371mg (15%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 566 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 566kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 19g 95%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 371mg 15%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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