Almond Flour-Crusted Chicken Thighs with Garlic Herb Butter

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Juicy chicken thighs with a crunchy almond flour crust, finished with a fragrant garlic herb butter for a satisfying keto meal. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, almond flour, parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a shallow dish, mix 1 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Dredge each thigh thoroughly in the almond flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip and cook 3 minutes on the other side.
  4. Step 4: Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, melt 4 tbsp butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme. Cook for 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle garlic herb butter over the chicken thighs just before serving for an aromatic finish.

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