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Keto chicken piccata cutlets coated in golden almond Parmesan crust with glossy lemon caper butter sauce.

Keto Chicken Piccata

Jason Brooks
Tender chicken cutlets get a golden almond-Parmesan crust, then finish in a bright lemon-caper butter pan sauce for an easy, flavorful low-carb skillet dinner in 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Shallow bowls
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg white
  • 3/4 cup almond flour pecan flour or hazelnut flour
  • 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/4 lbs chicken tenders or sliced chicken breast
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter divided
  • 1 medium shallot minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 medium lemon cut crosswise and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp capers drained
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Whisk the egg white in a shallow bowl until it looks foamy, then combine the nut flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a second shallow bowl. The egg white should be lightly frothy, and the dry coating should look evenly seasoned with no clumps.
  • Dry the chicken tenders thoroughly, coat each one first in egg white and then in the flour mixture, and arrange them on a wax paper-lined plate. Press the coating on gently so it adheres without becoming packed or pasty.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil with 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then sear half of the chicken for about 3 minutes per side before transferring it to a plate. The cutlets should release readily and show a deep golden crust rather than pale, damp patches.
  • Add another 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon butter, then cook the remaining chicken in the same way. Keep space between the pieces so the skillet stays hot enough to brown the coating.
  • Cook the shallot and garlic in the skillet for about 30 seconds, then pour in the chicken broth and add the lemon slices. When the shallot and garlic smell sweet and fragrant, add the liquid before they begin to darken.
  • Bring the broth mixture to a simmer and cook until it has reduced by half, about 7 minutes. The sauce should look slightly fuller and leave a brief trail when stirred across the skillet.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and capers, then remove the skillet from the heat and blend in the remaining butter in 3 pieces until smooth; whisk in ¼ teaspoon glucomannan or xanthan gum if a thicker sauce is desired, then season with salt and pepper. Add each piece of butter only after the previous one has melted, creating a glossy sauce rather than an oily layer.
  • Arrange the chicken over lightly steamed zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice and spoon the sauce over just before serving. Serve promptly so the coating keeps its crisp edges beneath the warm lemon-caper sauce.

Notes

Skillet tip: Wipe out dark nut flour crumbs between batches before adding fresh fat to prevent scorched bits from bittering the pan sauce.
Storage: Store the cooked chicken and lemon-caper sauce in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator to keep the almond crust crisp.
Reheating: Reheat the cutlets in an oven, toaster oven, skillet, or air fryer until warmed through and crisp at the edges, then spoon warm sauce over top immediately before serving.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Chicken Piccata
Amount per Serving
Calories
350
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Cholesterol
 
85
mg
28
%
Sodium
 
520
mg
23
%
Potassium
 
380
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
 
350
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
80
mg
8
%
Iron
 
1.5
mg
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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