Pistachio-Crusted Chicken Tortas Recipe

Name: Pistachio-Crusted Chicken Tortas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the chicken; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise and pounded to 1/2-inch thickness; 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, pulsed in a food processor until finely chopped; Nonstick cooking spray; For the avocado sauce and tortas; 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and mashed; Juice of 1 lime; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 4 hoagie or torta buns; one 15-ounce can black beans, liquid included, roughly mashed; 1/3 cup pickled jalapenos; 2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced; 2 cups lettuce, shredded

Servings: persons

For the chicken
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise and pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
2 eggs
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup shelled pistachios, pulsed in a food processor until finely chopped
Nonstick cooking spray
For the avocado sauce and tortas
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and mashed
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons sour cream
4 hoagie or torta buns
one 15-ounce can black beans, liquid included, roughly mashed
1/3 cup pickled jalapenos
2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 cups lettuce, shredded

1
To prepare the chicken: Preheat oven to 425u00b0 F. In small bowl, stir together cumin, salt, paprika, cayenne, and cinnamon. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken pieces with the spice mixture. Place flour in shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, lightly whisk the eggs. In a third shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs and chopped pistachios.
2
Spray a rimmed baking pan with cooking spray. Working with one piece at a time, dip the chicken into the flour, shaking off any excess, then into the egg and breadcrumb mixtures. Place on a prepared baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes, turning once, or until the pieces are lightly browned and their internal temperature reaches 165u00b0 F.
3
Meanwhile, prepare the avocado sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the avocado, lime juice, and sour cream.
4
To make the tortas: Spread one side of each bun with mashed black beans. Over the beans, place the chicken, jalapenos, tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado sauce. Place hoagie bun tops over the tortas.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the chicken, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Pistachio-Crusted Chicken Tortas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pistachio-Crusted Chicken Tortas

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