Low Carb Chicken Piccata

By Ellie

4 Person

40 Minutes

730 Calories

This low carb chicken piccata recipe uses homemade keto breadcrumbs and is delicious and easy to make. Pairs great with asparagus or other low carb side dishes.

Ingredients

1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 cup capers
1 tsp. arrowroot mixed into 1 tbsp water - optional
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken stock
2 tbsp. minced garlic
3 tbsp. butter
1 egg
1 cup low carb breadcrumbs
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

Method

01

Butterfly the chicken breasts and then cut to make 4 thin breasts.
02

Whisk the egg and add it to a shallow pan. Add the breadcrumbs to another shallow pan. Dredge each chicken breast in the egg then in the breadcrumbs and set aside on a plate.
03

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
04

Remove chicken from pan and cover.
05

Reduce heat to medium, add the minced garlic and fry 2-3 minutes in remaining butter.
06

Reduce heat to low and add broth and cream. Bring to a simmer and season with salt & pepper.
07

Add in half the capers and cook for 2-3 minutes. For a thicker sauce, add in arrowroot and water mixture.
08

Add lemon juice and simmer for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
09

Replace chicken back into the pan and simmer very gently for 3-4 minutes.
10

Serve topped with remaining capers and lemon slices and fresh parsley.

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Low Carb Chicken Piccata

4.8

( By Ellie )

This low carb chicken piccata recipe uses homemade keto breadcrumbs and is delicious and easy to make. Pairs great with asparagus or other low carb side dishes.

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 730 Kcal
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 30 Mins
Total Time 40 Mins

02 Ingredients

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1/2 tsp. salt

1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley

3 tbsp. lemon juice

1/4 cup capers

1 tsp. arrowroot mixed into 1 tbsp water - optional

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 cup chicken stock

2 tbsp. minced garlic

3 tbsp. butter

1 egg

1 cup low carb breadcrumbs

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

03 Method

Step 1

Butterfly the chicken breasts and then cut to make 4 thin breasts.

Step 2

Whisk the egg and add it to a shallow pan. Add the breadcrumbs to another shallow pan. Dredge each chicken breast in the egg then in the breadcrumbs and set aside on a plate.

Step 3

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.

Step 4

Remove chicken from pan and cover.

Step 5

Reduce heat to medium, add the minced garlic and fry 2-3 minutes in remaining butter.

Step 6

Reduce heat to low and add broth and cream. Bring to a simmer and season with salt & pepper.

Step 7

Add in half the capers and cook for 2-3 minutes. For a thicker sauce, add in arrowroot and water mixture.

Step 8

Add lemon juice and simmer for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.