Lunch: Pistachio-Crusted Chicken with Carrot Raita

Recipe by Phoebe Lapine The Indian-spiced yogurt raita does double-duty, flavoring the chicken and serving as a dipping sauce.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Pistachio-Crusted Chicken with Carrot Raita

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

6 oz 2-percent-fat Greek yogurt
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves,plus more for garnish
1 large garlic clove
2 tablespoons lemon juice
lemon wedges for serving
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium carrots, chopped
4 thin chicken cutlets
3/4 cup unsalted raw pistachios, finely ground in food processor
2 teaspoons olive oil

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °. In a food processor, puree yogurt, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt until smooth. Transfer 1/3 cup yogurt mixture to a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken and shake until coated. Add carrots to processor and puree with remaining yogurt sauce; refrigerate carrot raita. Spread pistachios on a wide plate. Remove chicken from yogurt mixture and dredge in pistachio crumbs, pressing them to adhere until fully coated. Shake off any excess.
In a large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer pan to oven and bake until cooked through, 5 minutes. Serve cutlets with carrot raita, and garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.

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