Description

This Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata features juicy chicken breasts in a zesty lemon and creamy sauce. It’s quick to prepare, packed with flavor, and fits perfectly into your healthy meal plans! Ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to 1/2” thickness)
Sea salt and black pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons blanched almond flour
2 tablespoons tapioca flour
3 tablespoons ghee (divided)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 small onion (chopped, about 1/2 cup)
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup coconut cream (unsweetened, blended before using)
1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard (optional)
3 tablespoons capers (drained)

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Instructions

Pound the chicken breasts to 1/2” thickness and cut them into cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. In a shallow bowl, mix almond flour and tapioca flour for dredging. Add 2 tablespoons of ghee to the skillet.
Once the ghee is heated, dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shake off the excess, and place in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium-low, add the remaining ghee, and sauté the onions for a minute until translucent. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until softened.
Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, raise the heat to medium, and bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
After 3 minutes, stir in the coconut cream and mustard if using, cooking for another minute before adding the capers. Return the chicken to the skillet, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook for an additional minute. Serve over sautéed cauliflower rice or veggie noodles.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add parsley as a garnish before serving.
Ensure the chicken is properly pounded to cook evenly and obtain a golden crust.
This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or salad.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cutlet
Calories: 350
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 100mg