Low Carb Chicken Piccata
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
22 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
Description
This Low Carb Chicken Piccata starts by seasoning bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then searing them in olive oil until browned on both sides. To finish cooking, the chicken is placed in a warm oven. Meanwhile, a sauce is prepared in the skillet by melting butter, adding dry white wine or chicken broth, garlic, fresh lemon juice, and capers. Lemon slices are gently cooked in the sauce to release extra acid and fragrance. The chicken is returned to the skillet to soak up the tangy, buttery sauce, which offers a balance of richness, acidity, and saltiness from capers.
Serving this dish with the sauce spooned over the chicken enhances flavor and moisture. It pairs well with light sides or low-carb vegetables. Achieving an internal temperature of 165°F ensures the chicken is cooked safely while remaining juicy.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs bone and skin on
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 2 lemon Juiced and sliced, plural
- 3 garlic crushed, cubed
- 2 tablespoons capers
- parsley for garnishing
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
- Cook chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for better flavor and moisture retention.
- Spoon sauce over the chicken before serving to enhance taste and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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