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prep time
5 min
cook time
20 min
ready time
25 min
Low Carb Paleo Chicken Piccata
Chicken piccata is a popular Italian dish known for its juicy chicken cutlets and tart flavor. The golden chicken pieces pair perfectly with the lemon-rich sauce and tangy capers. This paleo recipe yields a fancy, comforting, and hearty meal without the extra effort. It is one of our favorite chicken paleo recipes because it takes under 30 minutes to prepare and is cooked in one skillet.
Is tapioca flour Keto-friendly?
Even though it is paleo, tapioca flour is high in carbs thus not Keto-friendly when used in large amounts. However, for this recipe, we only added a couple of tablespoons. The tapioca flour is responsible for a light layer of crust around the chicken, which helps absorb and trap the sauce in the chicken. If you don’t want to include this flour in your diet, you can replace it with more almond flour for dredging. Also, ½ a tablespoon of tapioca flour is added at the end to thicken the sauce slightly. You can leave it out but expect a thin sauce. Or, if you aren’t on a paleo diet, replace it with 1/8-1/4 tsp of xanthan gum.
What can you serve this Keto meal with?
This chicken piccata is a nutritious, satiating, and balanced meal on its own. But you can serve it with a simple low-carb side dish like mashed cauliflower, cauliflower rice, or steamed vegetables. These juicy chicken cutlets will also pair perfectly with roasted vegetables like this Keto roasted brussel sprouts: https://my.carbmanager.com/meals/my-foods?dialog=food-detail:ug:6765bbfc-a57d-bd4f-741a-3575da0914ef
Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?
If you are new to a low-carb paleo diet, finding paleo recipes that are meal-prep friendly can help you stay on track. You can easily double this recipe without adding extra effort or time. Serve some of it for dinner, and divide the remaining into airtight containers. Store them in the fridge for up to 4 days, and heat in the microwave when desired.
Net Carbs
7.1 g
Fiber
1.1 g
Total Carbs
8.3 g
Protein
45 g
Fats
19.4 g
393 cals
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Ingredients
Chicken breast
4 large - split
Salt and Black Pepper (To Taste)
1 tsp
Almond flour
3 tbsp
Tapioca flour
2.5 tbsp
Ghee
3 tbsp
Garlic
3 clove
Onion
0.5 small
Chicken broth
1.25 cup
Lemon juice
3 tbsp
Mustard
1 tsp
Capers
0.25 cup, whole pieces
Recipe Steps
steps 7
25 min
Step 1
Place the chicken breasts in a plastic bag or between 2 pieces of parchment paper. Pound them to 1 cm ( ¾ inch) thickness. Cut each breast into 2 pieces and season with salt and pepper to taste.Step 2
Whisk together the almond flour and 2 tbsp tapioca flour in a shallow bowl. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp of ghee to the skillet.Step 3
Working with one piece at a time, dredge the chicken into the flour mixture and shake off the excess. Place in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side. You can cook 3 pieces at a time to prevent the skillet from cooling.Step 4
The outside of the chicken should be golden when done. Repeat with all the remaining chicken. Transfer them to a plate.Step 5
Drop the heat to medium-low and add the remaining ghee to the skillet. Finely chop the onions, mince the garlic, and add them to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until soft and fragrant.Step 6
Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, mustard, and remaining tapioca flour and mix to incorporate. Raise the heat to medium and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Add the capers and let everything simmer for a minute or 2.Step 7
Return the chicken to the pan and heat it in the sauce for a minute on low heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Take it off the heat and serve it immediately.
Comments
GorgeousKetone685735 3 years ago
I think I will try coconut flour and almond flour to coat the chicken then use Xanthan gum to thicken the sauce
recipewriter 3 years ago
You could do that :)
Bev 3 years ago
QQ - could xanthan gum be used instead of the tapioca?
recipewriter 3 years ago
As a sauce thickener, yes