Keto chicken piccata
Made with freshly squeezed lemon juice and capers, this keto chicken piccata recipe is a great lunch or dinner idea for those who want a quick yet delicious meal. This easy chicken dish is ready in just 25 minutes and is low carb and gluten-free.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Course: Brunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Gluten-free chicken recipes, Keto chicken recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 318kcal
- 1.5 lb. 700g chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon unflavored protein powder, I use whey protein powder
- 2 tablespoon almond flour
- 1 small 50g yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon 30g unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup 240g chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon capers, drained
- Olive oil for frying the chicken
- Thin lemon slices for garnishing, optional
Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
On a large plate, combine the protein powder, almond flour, and salt with black pepper to taste.
Add olive oil to a large non-stick skillet so it covers the bottom with a thin layer. Heat over a medium heat.
Bread the chicken on both sides. When the skillet is hot, cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches and add extra oil when needed. When done, remove onto a clean plate to rest.
When all chicken is done, add one tablespoon of butter, onion, and garlic to the same skillet. Cook for one extra minute or until thickened to your taste.
Then, add the chicken stock and cook until the liquids are reduced by a third. When done, add the lemon juice, the rest of the butter, and the capers. Stir. Cook for one extra minute. Remove from the heat and pour the sauce into a serving bowl or sauceboat.
Serve the chicken garnished with thin lemon slices and the sauce poured on top.
NET CARBS: 2g
Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 15g | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg