WALNUT CRUSTED LEMON CHICKEN PICCATA

A twist on the classic Italian dish Chicken Piccata using walnuts as a grain-free option. You’ll love this one-pan dish that comes together in less than 20 minutes!

Oh hey guys, just another 20 minute meal for you all to enjoy on a busy weeknight. 20 minutes is about all the time I have during the week to make dinner………you too?? Well, you’ve come to the right recipe. I am so ecstatically happy on how delicious this recipe turned out. Simple ingredients, so much flavor, and full of healthy goodness! 

I have enjoyed a few different variations of chicken piccata, but I love this Gluten-Free and Paleo option. The addition of California Walnuts was absolutely perfect; it gave this dish just the right amount of texture and flavor.

INGREDIENTS :

• 4 medium sized chicken breasts
• 1 cup walnuts
• Salt and Pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 2 lemons
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp drained capers
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tsp arrowroot starch optional
• 1 tbsp water

INSTRUCTIONS :

1. Begin by heating up a large skillet to medium high heat.
2. While pan is heating, pound chicken breasts so they are about 1/2 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper
3. Pulse walnuts in a food processor until it resembles a corse crumbly mixture, place inside a shallow bowl.
4. Place seasoned chicken breasts in the walnut coating, getting both sides.
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