Keto Chicken Piccata

Keto Chicken Piccata is made with tender juicy chicken cutlets, smothered in a classic lemon caper butter sauce. It’s a delicious 30-minute recipe the whole family will love!

Chicken Piccata in skillet with lemon slices with chopped parsley

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❤️ Why You’ll Love this Chicken Piccata Recipe

  • Tender juicy chicken cutlets
  • Smothered in a lemony butter sauce
  • Briny capers add classic piccata flavor
  • Easy to make in under 30 minutes
  • Family friendly
Chicken Piccata with sauce being spooned over top and lemon slices on side

Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or the perfect entree to serve guests at your next dinner party, you just can’t beat the wonderful flavors in this chicken piccata recipe.  

This version is a Keto-friendly adaptation of traditional chicken piccata. Tender cutlets are dredged in almond flour, pan seared and topped with a super flavorful lemon caper sauce. It’s quick, easy and deliciously low carb.

Chicken Piccata on white platter with lemon slices and chopped parsley

If you love the subtle lemony flavors in this chicken piccata sauce, you should also try this Red Snapper with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce and this Lemon Chicken recipe.

🛒 What’s in Chicken Piccata

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

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🔪 How to Make Gluten Free Chicken Piccata

Take 3 chicken breasts and filet them, giving you 6 pieces.  

chicken breast being sliced in half on white cutting board

Place each piece inside 2 pieces of plastic wrap and gently tenderize them using a meat mallet

Tip: This will help thin them out a bit and also allow them to cook more evenly.

chicken breast in plastic wrap being pounded with silver mallet

In a dish large enough for a piece of chicken, add in the almond flour and grated Parmesan cheese then mix them together with the salt and pepper. 

almond flour and parmesan cheese ground in mini chopper bowl

I like to run them through a mini chopper to grind them a little finer.

Chicken breast being dipped into almond flour

Coat each piece of the chicken in the mixture, shaking off any excess. 

Tip: You’re looking for a very light coating, so don’t press the chicken into the mixture.

3 chicken breasts being cooked in skillet

Heat a large skillet to medium and add in 1 tablespoon of the butter and olive oil.

3 cooked chicken breasts in skillet

Sauté each piece for 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer

garlic and white wine in skillet

Set the chicken aside and add in the garlic, then sauté for about 15 seconds, making sure you don’t brown it.

piccata sauce with capers in skillet with butter in the center

Deglaze the pan by adding in the white wine, scraping up any brown bits of flavor.  Add in the chicken broth, capers, lemon juice and zest and continue simmering until it has slightly reduced.

Tip: You’re not looking for a thick gravy-like sauce, it will be on the thinner side.

Chicken Piccata sauce in skillet

Add in the remaining butter and stir in the parsley.  Simmer another minute or so, then add the chicken back in just to coat in the sauce and heat it through.

Chicken Piccata in skillet

Serve with a drizzle of the sauce over the top, capers and another squeeze of lemon.

Is Chicken Piccata Keto?

Classic chicken piccata consists of chicken dredged in regular flour. Though it’s only a small dusting of flour, it still contains carbs that piccata made using almond flour doesn’t. That single substitution makes it perfectly suitable for Keto or low carb diets.

How Many Carbs are in Keto Chicken Piccata?

In this recipe, there are only 3 net carbs per serving, making this a super low carb entree.

closeup of piece of Chicken Piccata in skillet

What is Traditionally Served with Chicken Piccata?

Traditionally, Chicken Piccata is served with pasta or over mashed potatoes. But, to help keep the meal low carb, you can serve it with a simple side salad, zucchini noodles or with one of these sides:

closeup of Chicken Piccata with lemon slices

Low Carb Chicken Piccata Variations

  • Capers: Not a capers fan? You can use chopped artichoke hearts or green olives instead. Both will provide a similar briny bit of flavor.
  • Chicken: This recipe calls for chicken breasts cutlets, but if you have chicken thighs on hand they will work well also. The cooking time may vary, so make sure to check the internal temperature for doneness.
  • Wine: Use your favorite white wine, but you can use any white wine that’s not too dry or sweet. Pinot Grigio and chardonnay both add a really good flavor. You can also omit it and use additional Chicken Broth or some Chicken Stock.
  • Parsley: Though fresh is preferred, you can always use dried parsley if that’s what you happen to have stocked.
Chicken Piccata with sauce being spooned over top and lemon slices on side

Where Does Piccata Originate From?

Piccata, an Italian word that means larded, originated in Italy but is traditionally made with veal. When “piccata” is used as a cooking term, it means to prepare meat or fish by slicing and sautéing it in a sauce containing lemon, butter, and spices.

Surprisingly, the chicken version of piccata actually gets its origin from here in the US.

closeup of piece of Chicken Piccata on white plate with capers on top

What is Piccata Sauce Made of?

Whether you use it with chicken or for veal this gluten-free piccata sauce is made with white wine, butter, almond flour, lemon juice, broth, parsley and capers.

What’s the Difference Between Piccata and Francese?

The two dishes are similar in several ways. The main difference between the two is that with Chicken Francese the chicken breasts is first dipped in flour, then into a beaten egg mixture, before being cooked.

For piccata, you do not need an egg wash. The other main difference is that piccata always includes capers, while Francese does not.

overhead view of Chicken Piccata on white plate with lemon slices and parsley

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Chicken Piccata in skillet with lemon slices

Keto Chicken Piccata

Keto Chicken Piccata is made with tender juicy chicken cutlets, smothered in a classic lemon caper butter sauce.
5 from 42 votes
Author: Julianne
Servings 6
PREP 10 minutes
COOK 15 minutes
TOTAL 25 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup super fine almond flour
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup white wine, I use Pinot Grigio
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Take 3 chicken breasts and filet them, giving you 6 pieces.
  • Place each piece inside 2 pieces of plastic wrap and gently tenderize them using a meat mallet. This will help thin them out a bit and also allow them to cook more evenly.
  • In a dish large enough for a piece of chicken, add in the almond flour and grated Parmesan cheese then mix them together with the salt and pepper. I like to run them through a mini chopper to grind them a little finer.
  • Coat each piece of the chicken in the mixture, shaking off any excess. You’re looking for a very light coating, so don’t press the chicken into the mixture.
  • Heat a large skillet to medium and add in 1 tablespoon of the butter and olive oil. Sauté each piece for 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer.
  • Set the chicken aside and add in the garlic, then sauté for about 15 seconds, making sure you don’t brown it.
  • Deglaze the pan by adding in the white wine, scraping up any brown bits of flavor. Add in the chicken broth, capers, lemon juice and zest and continue simmering until it has slightly reduced.
  • Add in the remaining butter and stir in the parsley. Simmer another minute or so, then add the chicken back in just to coat in the sauce and heat it through.
  • Serve with a drizzle of the sauce over the top, capers and another squeeze of lemon.

*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Calories 438kcal
Nutrition Facts
Keto Chicken Piccata
Amount per Serving
Calories
438
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
30
g
46
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
35
g
70
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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