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diabetic chicken cutlets with pesto cream sauce

Recipe by
Paul Bushay
Mesa, AZ

I made this dish for the 2nd time last night, this isn't one of my creations, so I can't claim it as a Bunyan's recipe, but it is absolutely delicious!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For diabetic chicken cutlets with pesto cream sauce

  • 1 1/2 lb
    boneless chicken (breasts or thighs, your choice)
  • 2 Tbsp
    sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp
    pesto
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • flour (enough for dredging chicken)

How To Make diabetic chicken cutlets with pesto cream sauce

  • 1
    Tenderize chicken breasts/thighs with wooden mallet
  • 2
    Dredge tenderized chicken breasts/thighs in flour.
  • 3
    Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet
  • 4
    Fry breasts/thighs on medium to high heat for about 6 to 8 minutes per side.
  • 5
    Remove breasts/thighs from pan and set aside.
  • 6
    Pour oil from skillet, leaving just a little coating on pan.
  • 7
    Add sour cream, Dijon mustard and pesto to the skillet. (Amounts of the above ingredients can be adjusted for taste.)
  • 8
    Lower heat to medium and heat mixture, stirring constantly, until smooth and color is fairly consistent.
  • 9
    Place breasts/thighs which you had set aside in the skillet with the sour cream and mustard mixture.
  • 10
    Reduce heat to low and cook another 5 minutes.
  • 11
    Serve with steamed broccoli, baked potato, and mild red wine.

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