Description

This Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata features tender chicken breasts in a creamy lemon sauce, making it a quick, healthy meal perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Enjoy its delightful flavors with ease!

Ingredients

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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)

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Instructions

Pound the chicken breast to 1/2” thickness if necessary, cut into cutlets, and season generously with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Mix almond flour and tapioca flour in a shallow bowl for dredging. Melt 2 tablespoons of ghee in the skillet.
Lightly dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shake off excess, and place in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
Lower heat to medium-low, add remaining ghee, and sauté onions for a minute until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until softened. Stir in chicken broth and lemon juice, then bring to a boil.
After 3 minutes, stir in coconut cream and dijon mustard (if using). Cook and stir for another minute, then add capers. Return the chicken to the skillet, lower the heat to a simmer, and simmer for one more minute. Serve over sautéed cauliflower rice or veggie noodles.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, increase the amount of almond flour used for dredging.
Ensure the coconut cream is well blended for a smooth sauce.
Serving this dish with a side of vegetables enhances its nutritional value.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 337
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 557mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 81mg