Crispy Dijon Chicken with Almond Crust

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A high-protein keto dinner featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a nutty almond crust and finished with a tangy Dijon cream sauce. This American-inspired keto recipe (high protein), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, almond flour, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, 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: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Place almond flour in a shallow dish, then press each chicken breast evenly into the flour until fully coated, shaking off excess.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken and cook for 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Step 4: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
  5. Step 5: Remove skillet from oven, add remaining 1 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and 1 tsp fresh thyme to the pan. Simmer over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, stirring constantly.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over top, and cook for 1 more minute to heat through.

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