Paleo Chicken Piccata
Elevate your dinner game with this mouthwatering Paleo Chicken Piccata—a healthy twist on the classic Italian favorite! Perfectly tender chicken breasts are coated in almond flour for a gluten-free, grain-free crunch, then pan-seared to golden perfection. A luscious sauce made with zesty lemon juice, briny capers, and rich ghee comes together in minutes, adding a tangy, buttery finish that’s totally Paleo-friendly. Fresh parsley ties it all together, creating a restaurant-quality dish in under 40 minutes. This easy, flavorful chicken piccata recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or when entertaining guests. Serve alongside roasted vegetables or cauliflower rice for a complete, low-carb meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Keywords: paleo chicken piccata, gluten-free chicken recipe, healthy chicken dinner, low-carb chicken recipe, dairy-free chicken piccata.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Step 1
Place each chicken breast between two pieces of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Pound them gently with a meat mallet or rolling pin until they are about 1/2 inch thick.
Step 2
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Step 3
Place the almond flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken breast in the almond flour, ensuring they are evenly coated, and shake off any excess.
Step 4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the coated chicken breasts to the skillet.
Step 5
Cook the chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and the almond flour coating is golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
Step 6
In the same skillet, add the chicken broth, lemon juice, capers, and ghee. Stir the mixture and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Step 7
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Let them simmer in the sauce for about 5 minutes.
Step 8
Remove the chicken breasts and plate them. Stir the fresh parsley into the sauce in the skillet before pouring the sauce over the chicken.
Step 9
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1075.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2359.2 |
| Total Fat 143.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 34.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 652.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3556.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.4g | |
| Protein 237.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 308.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 261.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories