Honey-Dijon Pistachio Crusted Chicken Strips
These chicken strips pair tender chicken with a nutty pistachio and breadcrumb coating, complemented by the sweet tang of honey and Dijon mustard. Olive oil, salt, and pepper round out the flavor, making them a quick family-friendly meal that also feels polished enough for a casual dinner with guests.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Honey-Dijon Pistachio Crusted Chicken Strips, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- 2
Combine pistachios and bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Whisk Dijon mustard, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl until smooth.
- 3
Dip chicken into Dijon mixture to coat, then dredge in pistachio mixture until coated. Place onto prepared baking sheet.
- 4
Place in the preheated oven and turn the oven down to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake until chicken is no longer pink, the juices run clear, and the coating is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 467.97 kcal High 23%
- Protein 36.45 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 31.9 g 12%
- Total Fat 23.76 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 2.65 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.37 mg High 23%
- Sodium 340.37 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 3.8 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 11.55 g --
- Added Sugars 1.17 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 26.0 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.88 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 22.23 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.39 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Honey Dijon Pistachio Crusted Chicken Strips is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 467.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Honey-Dijon Pistachio Crusted Chicken Strips made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, Dijon Mustard, Honey. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Honey-Dijon Pistachio Crusted Chicken Strips?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 467.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Honey-Dijon Pistachio Crusted Chicken Strips easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Honey-Dijon Pistachio Crusted Chicken Strips healthy?
- Honey-Dijon Pistachio Crusted Chicken Strips has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 467.97 calories and 36.45 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 340.37 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.65 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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