Gluten-Free Chicken Piccata
This gluten-free chicken piccata offers a delicious twist on a classic Italian dish. Thin chicken steaks are coated in a gluten-free flour mix, pan-fried, and simmered in a lemon-butter sauce with anchovies. Quick and easy to make, it’s perfect for dinner and pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, or a light salad.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 334kcal
Ingredients
- 600 grams chicken breast I used 3 chicken breasts to make dinner for 4
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil more if needed
- 3 thin lemon slices make sure to take all pips out
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3-4 ancovies fillets
- parsley leaves to serve
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the gluten-free flour mix with sweet paprika and garlic powder. Set aside.
- Cut the chicken breasts into thin steaks. Heat some extra virgin olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Coat each chicken steak in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Fry the coated chicken in the hot oil, cooking each side for about 3 minutes or until fully cooked and golden. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Repeat the process with the remaining chicken, adding more olive oil as needed for frying.
- Once all the chicken is cooked, add the butter to the same frying pan (no need to wash it). Add the lemon slices and anchovies, and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan, toss gently to coat it in the lemon-anchovy sauce, and cook for another 2 minutes to reheat the chicken if necessary.
- Serve the chicken piccata garnished with fresh parsley leaves.
Notes
- Fry the chicken in batches if necessary, adding more olive oil as needed to prevent burning and ensure an even, crispy texture.
- Don’t wash the pan between frying the chicken and making the sauce. The browned bits in the pan will add depth to the lemon-butter sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 567mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 343IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
