Whole30 Chicken Piccata
Illuminate your dinner table with this irresistible Whole30 Chicken Piccata, a healthier twist on the Italian classic that's bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender chicken breasts are lightly coated in almond flour for a gluten-free crispiness, then simmered to perfection in a luscious sauce made with chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, and briny capers. This one-pan wonder is brought to life with the rich, buttery flavor of ghee and finished with a fresh sprinkle of parsley. With just 35 minutes from start to finish, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights while remaining entirely Whole30-compliant, paleo-friendly, and dairy-free. Serve it alongside steamed veggies or cauliflower rice for a meal that's as balanced as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup almond flour
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons capers
- 3 tablespoons parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound each breast to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
In a shallow dish, combine almond flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the mixture, making sure to coat evenly and shaking off any excess.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of ghee over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts to the pan in a single layer. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel, then add the remaining olive oil and ghee. Once melted, add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly.
Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the chicken is heated through and coated with the sauce.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your Whole30-compliant chicken piccata!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.4 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 105 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 870 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 38.2 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 544 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
