Almond Flour Chicken Piccata

Ingredients:

Chicken:

• 2/3 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 4 small or medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp. whole buttermilk
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, divided

Sauce:

• 1 tbsp. butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 tbsp. capers

Makes 4 Servings

1. Combine the almond flour and Parmesan cheese with salt and pepper to taste in a shallow bowl and set aside. 
2. Pat chicken dry and then season it with salt and pepper to taste. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag. Press out the air and seal the bag. Pound the chicken breasts until they are about 1/2-inch thick. 
3. Whisk the egg buttermilk, and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl until combined. Add the mixture to the bag with the chicken. Reseal it, and shake to coat the chicken breasts.
4. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large sauté pan. 
5. Remove the chicken from the bag, allowing the excess egg mixture to drip away. Place the chicken breasts in the almond mixture and press to coat both sides. Shake away any excess and transfer the chicken to the hot pan. 
6. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until cooked through and golden. Remove the chicken from the pan and keep it warm. 
7. Melt the butter in the same sauté pan. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. 
8. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits. 
9. Remove the sauce from the heat. Add the capers and 1 tablespoon of the parsley; stir to combine. 
10. Place one chicken breast one each of 4 plates, top with the sauce, and garnish with the remaining parsley. 

WW POINTS VALUE: 12 pts. 

Note: This recipe appears in the New Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet book. You don't have to be afraid of the words 'keto-friendly.' Keto is short for ketogenic, referring to a diet that is low in carbohydrates and high in protein. This version of a classic Italian dish is keto-friendly because it uses almond flour instead of whole wheat or regular flour. This dish is very flavorful and delicious. The combination of lemon juice, chicken broth, garlic, and capers give this dish a tasty flare. This dish will become a favorite it's that good.