
Chicken Piccata
Tender chicken in lemon caper sauce
25m
Total
295
Calories
38g
Protein
4
Servings
Nutrition Information
6g
Carbs
1g
Fiber
5g
Net Carbs
13g
Fat
Blood Sugar Impact
Glycemic Index (GI)
5
Absorption speed
💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Chicken breasts (Pounded thin)
- 1/4 cup Almond flour (For dredging)
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth (Low-sodium)
- 2 Lemon (Juiced)
- 3 tbsp Capers
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped Fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 2
Place almond flour in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove to a plate.
- 4
Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers to the hot pan. Bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits.
- 5
Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce reduces slightly. Remove from heat and swirl in butter.
- 6
Return chicken to pan and spoon sauce over it. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
💡 Tips
- •Pound chicken to even thickness for quick, uniform cooking
- •Almond flour creates a light crust and is low-carb
- •Don't skip the butter - it makes the sauce silky
