Chicken Piccata

This easy chicken dish takes just 15 minutes to prepare! Grape seed oil can be substituted with a non-stick cooking spray to minimize added calories. Pour the sauce over steamed vegetables for a complete low-carb meal!

 

Ingredients

  • 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts  
  • 2 tsp grape seed oil  
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced  
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth  
  • 1 tbsp capers, drained  
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice  
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or non-stick cooking spray)

 

Directions

  1. Pound chicken half an inch thick.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the chicken in hot oil until it is cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Sauté the garlic in a pan for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in broth and cook until it reduces.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in capers, lemon juice, and olive oil. Pour sauce over the chicken.

Adapted from https://www.lowfatlowcarb.com