Pan-Seared Chicken with Almond Flour and Herbs

Name: Pan-Seared Chicken with Almond Flour and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts; 1/2 cup almond flour; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dried thyme; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp butter; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Juicy chicken breasts coated in a golden almond flour crust, seasoned with garlic and thyme, perfect for a satisfying keto dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts
1/2 cup almond flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp dried thyme.
Step 2: In a shallow dish, mix 1/2 cup almond flour, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp dried thyme. Dredge each chicken breast in the mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 4: Add 1 tbsp butter to the skillet during the last minute of cooking, basting the chicken until butter is melted and golden.