lime avocado salsa
lime avocado salsa Pistachio crusted chicken with avocado lime sauce/salsa? Anyone have recipe? I had made from recipe in a book – I cannot locate recipe and wondered if anyone has made somet...
lime avocado salsa
Pistachio crusted chicken with avocado lime sauce/salsa? Anyone have recipe?
I had made from recipe in a book – I cannot locate recipe and wondered if anyone has made something similar – it was delicious.
I do not have the recipe extracted from the book, but I do have my own recipe for this that I make. It may not be exactly like the one you made, but it is a versatile recipe (I will show how else you can use it as other chicken recipes), and it’s delicious!
PISTACHIO CRUSTED CHICKEN W/AVOCADO SALSA
FOR THE CHICKEN
1 lb. of boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 large egg whites (beaten)
flour for dredging
kosher/sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
The zest of one lemon
1 c.pistachios (chopped finely, or put in a food processor)
Get three pie plates:
In the first one put flour.
In the second one: Put the beaten egg whites.
In the third one: Put the pistachios, lemon zest, thyme and sage.
Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken breast, dredge in flour, dip in egg white and coat in the pistachio mixture.
Drop in a skillet that is heated with a few drizzles of olive oil and brown on both sides. Put the chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
(HERE IS THE VARIATION)…. in that third pie plate, on a night when you are not in the mood to cook pistachio crusted chicken, you can put flaked coconut. On another night, you can put Italian bread crumbs and bake in the oven with some mozarella cheese on top and serve with marinara. This is a good staple recipe to have to do lots of different things.
AVOCADO SALSA
3 large, ripe avocados
1/2 cup of finely chopped fresh cilantro
the juice and zest of 1 small lime
kosher/sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1 splash of jalapeno sauce (if you like it spicy, this is optional)
Mash together to desired consistency and serve on pistachio chicken.
ENJOY
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Wicker baskets are traditional containers, but there are many other containers that are suitable. Unbreakable containers like wooden crates, trays with an edge, basins, tubs, and ice buckets are good alternatives. Since theme gift baskets are very popular, here are three of my favorite themes when making a food gift basket.
Cookie Lover’s Theme
This is a gift for anyone who loves sweets. It’s a good idea for work associates and teachers as well as family and friends. A cookie jar, mixing bowl, or a basket are all nice containers. Line the container with a decorative towel, purchased shred, or tissue paper. Fill it with an assortment of cookies wrapped in small cello bags, purchased cookie mixes, chocolate chips, herbal tea, gourmet coffee, or envelopes of hot chocolate mix. Add a wooden spoon, spatula, and your favorite cookie recipes written on recipe cards. Wrap the completed gift in a cello bag, tied at the top with curly ribbon. If desired, tie a decorative cookie cutter in with the ribbon and add a gift card.
Barbecue Theme
This is a particularly nice idea for men on Father’s Day, birthdays, or anniversaries. It’s also a nice gift to take if you are invited as a guest to a barbecue or housewarming party. Use a container that can double as a cooler such as a metal or plastic basin, tray, or a pail. An unbreakable tray with an edge works well, too. Include gifts items such as bbq tools, an apron, an oven mitt, cookbook, or citronella candles. Barbecue sauces, marinades, rubs, hot sauce, and cans of soda or beer are all necessary items for a cookout.
Mexican/Southwestern Theme
Anyone who enjoys spicy food would be more than happy to receive an assortment of Mexican food items. The best tip I can gift you in creating this theme gift basket is to make it spicy and make it colorful. Place an assortment of spices, dry or canned beans, rice, bags of chips, and jars of salsa in a basket or a colorful bowl or serving tray. Add some fresh fruit such as avocados, lemons, limes, and pineapple. You may want to add a cookbook for Mexican food or beverages. Line the container with bright colored terry towels and top off your gift basket with some fresh peppers. Don’t forget the makings for margaritas.
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