Low Carb Chicken Piccata
Here's an easy recipe for Chicken Piccata that's low carb and tasty. With a lot of the flavor coming in from the sauce, this is a recipe that you can put together quickly and use the leftover sauce to drizzle over veggies.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Italian American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 465kcal
- 2 boneless chicken breast
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Season the chicken on both sides with paprika, oregano, and black pepper.
Season the chicken with salt on one side.
Coat the chicken on both sides with parmesan cheese.
Fry the chicken breasts over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add some butter to the skillet.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 10 seconds.
Add the chicken stock and lemon juice.
Increase the heat to high and let the sauce thicken.
Add the capers, parsley, and check for seasoning.
Place the chicken back in the skillet and cook for an additional minute.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 1005mg | Potassium: 1022mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 1.8mg