Description
This Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata brings together tender chicken breasts, zesty lemon juice, and wholesome ingredients, creating a flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick, healthy dinner. Made in one skillet for easy cleanup, this paleo-friendly meal is sure to delight anyone searching for tasty homemade recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to 1/2” thickness or purchased thin-sliced)
- 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 teaspoon dijon mustard (optional)
- 3 tablespoons capers (drained)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to 1/2” thickness and cut into cutlets. Season both sides generously with sea salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, mix the almond flour and tapioca flour in a shallow bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of ghee to the skillet.
- Once the ghee is heated, dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess, and place in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the remaining ghee to the skillet. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 1 minute. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, increasing the heat to medium. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
- Stir in the coconut cream and mustard (if using) and cook for another minute. Finally, mix in the capers and return the chicken to the skillet. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for another minute. Serve over sautéed cauliflower rice or veggie noodles.
Notes
Pounding the chicken to an even thickness helps it cook uniformly and stay juicy.
Feel free to adjust the level of seasoning according to your taste preferences.
For a creamier sauce, add more coconut cream or a splash of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg