Pan-Seared Garlic Chicken with Almond Flour Crust
Juicy chicken breasts coated in a garlicky almond flour mixture, seared to golden perfection with a rich buttery finish.
Cuisine: American
Category: Chicken
Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.
Serves 2.
Ingredients
- 2 (6 oz each), boneless and skinless Chicken breast
- 3 tbsp Almond flour
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1/4 tsp Dried thyme
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) dry with paper towels, then season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp almond flour, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 tsp dried thyme; coat each chicken breast evenly with the mixture.
- Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter foams; add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.