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Clean Eating Chicken Piccata
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5 from 9 votes

Clean Eating Chicken Piccata

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: DIET, DINNER, meat + chicken
Cuisine: gluten free, Italian, low carb + keto
Calories: 139kcal
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. thinly sliced chicken breast
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 thin slices of lemon
  • 2 tsp. capers
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large non-stick saut pan over a medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to the pan, seasoned side down.
  • Cook chicken for 2-3 minutes or until it has lightly browned (be sure to season opposite side of chicken while its cooking) and then flip over and cook another 2 minutes on the opposite side.
  • Add lemon juice, wine, and capers to the pan then top each chicken breast with a slice of lemon. Reduce the heat, pop the lid and simmer for 3-5 minute until chicken has cooked through.
  • Plate up chicken and top with remaining sauce. Enjoy!
  • Serves 4.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g