The Best Keto Chicken Piccata (Super Easy!)

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often more affordable and juicier.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be cheaper in bulk.

Halve the chicken breast horizontally and pound the chicken until 1/2 inch thick. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and set aside.

Place the almond flour, parmesan, salt, and pepper on a shallow plate.

Dredge the chicken in the flour mix and press with your fingers to stick.

Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter and olive oil.

Once the butter is melted, fry the chicken breast for 2-3 minutes per side, or until completely cooked.

Sautee the onion and garlic until fragrant for 2 minutes.

Add the white wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 4-5 minutes.

Reduce heat to low, then add 2 tablespoons butter, capers, lemon juice. Stir to combine and simmer for 2-3 more minutes until the sauce starts to thicken. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

Return the chicken and cover it with sauce.

Serve the chicken piccata with lemon sauce poured over the top and sprinkle with some fresh parsley if desired.

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