Almond-Crusted Chicken for Reintroduction Day

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A simple, satisfying chicken dish with a crunchy almond crust perfect for easing back into Whole30 reintroduction without triggering discomfort. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 24 minutes, pairs chicken breast, almonds, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 14 min Serves 1 Mediterranean cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat the 6 oz chicken breast dry, then season both sides with 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and pinch black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Pulse 1/4 cup almonds in a food processor until finely ground (not flour-like), then spread evenly on a plate.
  3. Step 3: Press both sides of the chicken into the almond crumbs to coat thoroughly, ensuring full coverage.
  4. Step 4: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat until shimmering, then add the coated chicken; sear for 2 minutes until golden on the bottom.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 12-14 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F internally and the crust is crisp and golden brown.

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