Description
This Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata delivers irresistible flavor and a quick prep, featuring tender chicken, zesty lemon, and creamy coconut. Perfect for a healthy dinner!
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)
- Sea salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breast to 1/2” thickness and cut into cutlets. Season generously with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat. In a shallow bowl, mix almond flour and tapioca flour. Add 2 tablespoons of ghee to the skillet.
- Once the ghee is heated, dredge each chicken cutlet lightly in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess, and place in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium low and add the remaining ghee. Add the onions and cook for about a minute until translucent, then add the garlic. Cook and stir for another minute until softened. Add the chicken broth and lemon juice, increase the heat to medium, and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Cook for 3 more minutes, then stir in the coconut cream and mustard (if using). Cook and stir for another minute, then add the drained capers. Return the chicken to the skillet, reduce the heat to a simmer, and simmer for another minute. Serve over sautéed cauliflower rice or veggie noodles.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or basil on top before serving.
Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Make it your own by adjusting the amount of garlic or lemon juice to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg