Keto Chicken Piccata
Lemon chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish that features tender chicken breasts in a tangy, lemony sauce. This keto chicken piccata is packed with bold flavours without carbs! Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dinner party entree, lemon chicken piccata is a versatile and delicious choice that is sure to impress.
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 771kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 800 g chicken breast or thigh fillets
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 150 g butter
- 50 g olive oil
- 100 g lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 80 g capers
- 300 g chicken broth or stock
- 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
- 2 cups mixed greens
Instructions
CONVENTIONAL METHOD
- Preheat oven to 200℃ fan/220°C static/425°F. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Place chicken onto baking tray and season with garlic and onion powders. Bake 15 minutes, turning halfway through.
- To large frypan add half the butter and oil and fry until starts to foam.
- Add lemon juice, capers, and stock. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add remaining butter, xanthan, and chicken. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Meanwhile while the chicken is cooking start your sauce
THERMOMIX METHOD
- Preheat oven to 200℃ fan/220°C static/425°F. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Place chicken onto baking tray and season with garlic and onion powders. Bake 15 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Add half the butter and oil to mixer; cook 4 min/98℃/speed 1.
- Add lemon juice, capers, and stock; cook 5 min/98℃/speed 1.
- Add remaining butter, xathan gum, and chicken; cook 5 min/98℃/reverse/stir.
- Serve with fresh parsley over chicken and a mixed greens
Notes
This is a beautiful dish. For different variations this would be delightful with salmon or any white fish or seafood as well.
Store in the fridge up to 3 days. Can be frozen in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serve | Calories: 771kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 246mg | Sodium: 968mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 1730IU | Vitamin C: 20.5mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2.1mg | Net Carbs: 4g