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    Low-Carb Keto Chicken Piccata (Gluten-Free)

    Published: Feb 11, 2022 Updated: Nov 28, 2020 By: Cassidy Stauffer May earn from affiliate links.

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    This Low-Carb Keto Chicken Piccata recipe is a family favorite! This dish features lightly breaded, juicy chicken breasts with buttery lemon garlic sauce and capers. It's all made in one skillet and couldn't be easier or tastier!

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    • Ingredients
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Easy instructions
    • Piccata sauce
    • Serving suggestions
    • Storage instructions
    • Substitutions
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    • ๐Ÿ“– Recipe
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    This gluten-free keto chicken piccata is easy enough for a weeknight dinner yet fancy enough to serve to guests. It’s not only keto, but it's also gluten-free and can be made whole30 and paleo as well. 

    I've made many piccata recipes over the years, but this recipe is by far our favorite.

    It stays juicy on the inside, crispy outside, and is smothered in a silky smooth buttery garlic caper sauce. SO GOOD!

    And if you're looking for more keto Italian recipes, I think you'll love this keto alfredo sauce, spaghetti squash bolognese, and keto parmesan!

    Or if you're looking for more recipes, this Crockpot Butter Chicken from The Endless Meal and this Best Grilled Chicken Recipe from Allergy Awesomeness both look really delicious, too!

    Ingredients

    Here are the easy ingredients you will need:

    • Thin-Sliced Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts - Be sure to use thinly sliced, or pound your chicken to ยผ-inch thick for the recipe to turn out properly!
    • Eggs - For breading.
    • Pork Rinds - My favorite keto breadcrumbs substitute! Be sure to crush them very finely, so they stick to the chicken.
    • Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder - Seasonings for the breadcrumbs.
    • Butter - For cooking and to add flavor and silkiness to the piccata sauce.
    • Avocado Oil or Olive Oil - For cooking the chicken.
    • Garlic - Garlic-y goodness!
    • Chicken Stock - Infuses the sauce with flavor. Sub with dry white wine to make it even more luxurious!
    • Lemons - Adds acidity, brightness, and flavor.
    • Capers - Add bursts of lemony, salty tang.
    • Parsley - Flavor and color.

    Frequently asked questions

    What kind of chicken do I use for chicken piccata?

    It's very important to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are thin-sliced, or around ยผ inch thick. You can use a mallet to pound down thick slices, slice it down the middle lengthwise to butterfly it (making two pieces out of one), or buy thin-sliced chicken.

    What do you use for gluten-free keto breading?

    My very favorite gluten-free keto breading substitute is crushed pork rinds! It fries well and is super crispy! And don't worry, they won't make your dish taste like pork rinds! Just be sure to crush them very finely, so they stick to the chicken properly.

    Is chicken piccata keto-friendly?

    Chicken piccata is not typically keto-friendly because it is dredged in flour and served over pasta, which is very high in carbs. However, this recipe is keto-friendly because it is dredged in keto breadcrumbs, coming in at only five net carbs per serving, and served over zucchini noodles.

    Easy instructions

    chicken on cutting board with mallet

    Step #1: Prepare the chicken.

    If your chicken isn't thin-sliced, pound it down using a heavy pan or mallet, or butterfly it (cut it down the middle lengthwise to make two breasts out of one) to make it around ยผ-inch thick.

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    Step #2: Prepare the breading.

    Crush the pork rinds in a food processor or place them in a large, resealable baggie, leaving it slightly vented. Then, using a rolling pin or mallet, crush them very finely.

    💭Tip: Be sure to crush them very finely, or they will have trouble sticking to the chicken! And if you're looking to save time and energy, pre-crushed pork rind breadcrumbs are now readily available!

    2 grilled chicken breasts in cast iron skillet

    Step #3: Bread the chicken breasts and set them aside.

    Dredge each one in some beaten eggs, then the pork rind mixture, and set aside on a large cutting board.

    Step #4: Cook on both sides until just cooked through.

    Cook over medium heat in a skillet of melted butter and oil until just cooked through, 165 degrees. Do not overcook, or it will be dry! I cook mine for 4 minutes on each side, and it's perfect.

    Be sure not to overcrowd the pan and cook in batches if needed.

    Then, set them aside on a plate and cover them with foil to keep warm.

    chicken piccata in cast iron skillet

    Step #5: Top with sauce and serve!

    Piccata sauce

    Step #1: Saute garlic for about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Then add broth, lemon, and capers.

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    Step #2: Remove the pan from the heat and stir in parsley and butter until the butter melts.

    Chicken Piccata on a plate over zucchini noodles

    Step #3: Spoon the garlic lemon caper sauce over the chicken and serve hot.

    Serving suggestions

    • This goes great with low-carb pasta noodles, such as zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, or hearts of palm.
    • Pair with a side salad or vegetables such as roasted asparagus or skillet green beans.
    • Top with freshly grated parmesan for some next-level amazing flavor.

    Storage instructions

    • Store: Best served fresh, but can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days.
    • Freeze: Freeze the sauce and the chicken separately for up to 1 month.
    • Reheat: Reheat the sauce on the stove and reheat the chicken in a 350-degree oven until heated through (roughly 15 to 25 minutes). Do not thaw the chicken before reheating.

    Substitutions

    • Dairy-Free: Replace the butter with non-dairy butter for dairy-free
    • Paleo & Whole30: Use ghee instead of butter for paleo and whole30.

    💭 Top tips

    • It's very important that you use thinly sliced chicken that's around ยผ" thick. If it's too thick, the outside will burn, and the inside will not fully cook through. You can buy thin-sliced chicken, pound it with a heavy skillet or mallet, or butterfly it until it's the correct thickness.
    • Be sure not to overcrowd the pan. If you need to cook in batches, rinse the pan and add new oil and butter for each batch. If you skip this step, the chicken in the following batches tastes burned. ...And no one wants that!
    • Do not overcook, or it will taste dry. Cook just until the center is cooked through and the juices are clear. Mine is perfect at 4 minutes per side over medium heat.
    • Be sure to crush the pork rinds very finely! Otherwise, they may not stick to chicken very well.

    If you’ve tried this Low-Carb Keto Chicken Piccata or any other recipe on the blog, please let me know in the comments below!

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    ๐Ÿ“– Recipe

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    Low-Carb Keto Chicken Piccata (Gluten-Free)

    This Low-Carb Keto Chicken Piccata recipe is a family favorite! This dish features lightly breaded, juicy chicken breasts with buttery lemon garlic sauce and capers. It's all made in one skillet and couldn't be easier or tastier!
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    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    CALORIES :362kcal
    CARBS :7g
    FIBER :2g
    Author: Cassidy Stauffer

    Ingredients

    • 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts - ยผ inch thick
    • 2 Large Eggs
    • 1 Cup Crushed Pork Rinds - roughly 2 oz.
    • ¼ Tsp. Pepper
    • ½ Tsp. Sea Salt
    • ¼ tsp. Garlic Powder
    • 4 tablespoon Butter - divided + more as needed
    • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil or Olive Oil - + more as needed
    • 2 Cloves Minced Garlic
    • ⅓ Cup Chicken Stock - or White Wine
    • 2 Lemons - juice from 1, garnish with the other
    • 2 Tbsp. Capers
    • ¼ Cup Parsley
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    Instructions

    • If chicken is more than ยผ inch thick, place chicken on cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Pound chicken with a mallet or heavy skillet until it's ยผ inch thick and pat the chicken dry with a paper towel if needed. *Note- If your chicken is extremely thick, cut it down the center lengthwise, or butterfly it, to make 2 chicken breasts out of one.
    • If you are not using store-bought pre-crushed pork rinds, add the whole pork rinds to the bowl of a food processor and process them on high until very finely crushed. If you don't have a food processor, place them in a large, resealable baggie, leaving it slightly vented. Use a rolling pin or mallet to crush the pork rinds. Be sure to crush them very finely, or they will have trouble sticking to the chicken!
    • In a shallow bowl, combine the crushed pork rinds, sea salt, ground pepper, and garlic powder. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs.
    • Use tongs to dredge the chicken into the whisked eggs, then the pork rind mixture. Set the breaded chicken aside on a large cutting board.
    • In a large skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon of avocado or olive oil and 1 Tablespoon of butter over medium heat until butter is melted.
    • Once the pan is hot, add the chicken to the skillet and cook for around 4 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165 degrees. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if needed.  If cooking in batches, add more butter and oil as needed.
    • Have your chicken stock or wine ready to go, then add the garlic and cook for 15 - 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add chicken stock or white wine to the pan and use a wooden spoon to de-glaze. Then add the juice of 1 lemon and capers. Let bubble for about a minute.
    • Remove from heat and stir in parsley and 3 Tablespoons of butter until melted.
    • Return chicken to pan OR pour sauce over chicken just before serving. Garnish with sliced lemon.

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    • See how easy this recipe is to make on my YouTube channel! Watch the full video here: Keto Piccata Video
    • It's very important that you use thinly sliced chicken that's around ยผ" thick. If they're too thick, the outside will burn and the inside will not fully cook through. You can buy thin-sliced chicken or pound them with a heavy skillet or mallet until they're the correct thickness.
    • Be sure not to overcrowd the pan. If you need to cook the chicken in batches, be sure to rinse out the pan and add new oil and butter for each batch. If you skip this step, the chicken made in the following batches will taste burned. ...And no one wants burned-tasting chicken!
    • Do not overcook or it will taste dry. Cook it just until the center is cooked through and reaches 165 degrees. Mine is perfect at 4 minutes per side over medium heat.
    • Served with roasted asparagus, zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, and/or a side salad for a complete meal.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1chicken breast with sauce | Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 871mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 863IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg

    NET CARBS = Total Carbs - Fiber - Allulose - Xylitol

    Nutritional information is approximate and may vary. Sugar alcohols, xylitol, and allulose are included in the total carbs and fiber.

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    Cassidy is a certified keto and intermittent fasting health coach and a mom of two teenagers, one of whom has autism and epilepsy. For the well-being of her family, she serves up easy, kid-approved recipes that are gluten-free and keto with many dairy-free and paleo options. She's passionate about creating healthy, allergy-friendly food that's just as good as the original!

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    1. Becki's Whole Life says

      March 15, 2019 at 3:13 pm

      One of my favorite Italian dishes - yum! I have found that on Keto I appreciate the flavors more in dishes like this when I'm not putting them over pasta. Looks wonderful!

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      • Cassidy says

        March 16, 2019 at 1:37 pm

        Thank you Becki!!! I hope you like it ๐Ÿ™‚

        -Cassidy

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    2. Anne01 says

      May 06, 2012 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is fantastic! I've made it twice already. I've craved chicken piccata for a long time, but haven't been able to eat it in restaurants since I'm gluten and dairy free. And this recipe is so easy! Thank you so much!

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