Chicken Piccata – Low Carb Recipe with Keto Breadcrumbs

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This low carb chicken piccata recipe uses homemade keto breadcrumbs and is delicious & easy to make. Pairs great with asparagus or other low carb side dishes.

The real key to this dish is the low carb / keto breadcrumbs. You can’t make chicken piccata without breading, this way you can stay on track without adding a ton of carbs.

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Low Carb Chicken Piccata

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken, dinner, low carb

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 380kcal

Author 730 Sage Street

Ingredients

• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup low carb breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp arrowroot mixed into 1 tbsp water - optional
• 1/4 cup capers
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

• Butterfly the chicken breasts and then cut to make 4 thin breasts
• Whisk the egg and add it to a shallow pan. Add the breadcrumbs to another shallow pan. Dredge each chicken breast in the egg then in the breadcrumbs and set aside on a plate.
  
• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
  
• Remove chicken from pan and cover.
• Reduce heat to medium, add the minced garlic and fry 2-3 minutes in remaining butter.
• Reduce heat to low and add broth and cream. Bring to a simmer and season with salt & pepper.
• Add in half the capers and cook for 2-3 minutes. For a thicker sauce, add in arrowroot & water mixture.
• Add lemon juice and simmer for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Replace chicken back into the pan and simmer very gently for 3-4 minutes.
  
• Serve topped with remaining capers and lemon slices and fresh parsley.
  

Notes

Nutrition information shown is an estimate and is not to be assumed to be accurate. If accurate information is required for your diet or lifestyle, please calculate the nutrition yourself using a tool you trust.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 851mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 24.3% | Vitamin C: 16.2% | Calcium: 4.9% | Iron: 6%

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