Healthy Low Carb Chicken Piccata

Jan 42 min read

Craving a flavorful, restaurant-quality dish that fits your healthy lifestyle? 🍋🍗 Look no further than this Low-Carb Chicken Piccata! With tender, golden chicken cutlets bathed in a zesty lemon-butter sauce and topped with briny capers, this recipe delivers all the classic flavors you love—without the carbs. 🌱✨ It’s quick, easy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4-6 oz each)
1/4 cup almond flour (or coconut flour for an even lower carb count)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1-2 lemons)
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

Prep the Chicken:

Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Mix almond flour and Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the mixture, shaking off excess.
Cook the Chicken:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken cutlets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

Reduce the heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits (this adds flavor). Let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, until slightly reduced.

Combine: