Low Carb Chicken Piccata
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
393 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Low Carb Chicken Piccata
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A traditional Italian recipe turned into a low carb version with chicken thighs instead of breasts. This easy chicken piccata recipe is made with a flavorful lemon and caper sauce.
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs bone and skin on
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt
- pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 2 lemons Juiced and sliced
- 3 cubes crushed garlic
- 2 tablespoons capers
- Parsley for garnishing
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Instructions
Chicken
- Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook each side for 6-7 minutes.
- Remove chicken from skillet and place on a baking dish. Place in a heated oven (350°F) to finish cooking while preparing sauce.
Lemon Sauce
- Drain fat from skillet and return 2 tablespoons back to the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add butter, wine, garlic and the juice from one lemon bring to a simmer.
- Stir in capers and add lemon slices. Cook for just a minute rendering additional juice from the lemon slices.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon lemon sauce over chicken. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Internal temperature of chicken should reach 165°F when completely cooked.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
393kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
707mg
(29%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 707mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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15 reviews
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