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Low Carb Chicken Piccata

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 393 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

Instructions

Chicken
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  1. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook each side for 6-7 minutes.
  3. 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
  1. Drain fat from skillet and return 2 tablespoons back to the skillet.
  2. Reduce the heat to low. Add butter, wine, garlic and the juice from one lemon bring to a simmer.
  3. Stir in capers and add lemon slices. Cook for just a minute rendering additional juice from the lemon slices.
  4. 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

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

% 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.