I'm really big on quick meals. As much as I adore cooking and find it incredibly therapeutic, I still enjoy getting home from work and just relaxing. Unfortunately, sometimes quick meals lack pizzazz and, though I hate to admit it, don't have that touch of love and caring that goes into some meals.
This chicken thigh recipe is actually a fairly quick meal to make and fools my family into thinking it's fancy and labor intensive. It's all about perception I suppose.
Now, I know I'm going to be asked if the almond flour can be substituted and the answer is yes, but with what is dependent on what kind of meal plan you follow. I don't suggest coconut flour, it just doesn't cook right. Gluten-free corn flakes or pretzels work pretty well though. However, just skip the almonds all together and have a lemon-rosemary chicken thigh, it will still come out crispy.
Regardless of how you coat it I hope you enjoy!
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 Chicken thighs - skin on
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 c Almond flour - fine ground
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Rosemary - crushed
- In large bowl, mix together lemon juice and oil and rub into chicken. Be sure to get under the skin. Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours.
- When ready to cook - Mix remaining ingredients in a small bowl
- In a lightly greased cast iron skillet, over medium heat, arrange chicken portions skin-side down and cook for 7-10 minutes, then turn chicken portions over.
- Sift the seasoned flour over the chicken skin and cook for an additional 7-10 minutes or until crisp and golden and juices run clear.
COMMENT: To get the golden brown look, place the cooked chicken in the broiler (skillet and all) for approx. 5 minutes. Also, when cooking the chicken in the skillet, it's helpful to place another cast iron skillet or a lid over the chicken to help minimize any splatter clean-up.
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ReplyDeleteYep, I'm making this. I love rosemary!
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