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Healthiest AIP chicken piccata with bright carrot and asparagus purées, tender chicken in lemon caper sauce, served on a white plate for an autoimmune-friendly meal.
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Healthiest AIP Chicken Piccata

A flavorful and gut healthy AIP chicken piccata made with lemon, capers, and bone broth. Gluten free, dairy free, and autoimmune friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts about 680 g, pounded thin or tenderized
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 cup 240 ml chicken bone broth
  • Juice of 1 large lemon about 3 tablespoons
  • Zest of ½ lemon
  • 2 tablespoons capers rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons tapioca flour for thickening
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric optional, for color and anti-inflammatory benefits
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley or thyme finely chopped

Method
 

  1. Butterfly the chicken breast and pound it thin to tenderize it and cook evenly
    Healthiest AIP chicken piccata preparation showing chicken breast being tenderized on a wooden board with a meat mallet for an even, juicy result.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken lightly with salt and turmeric. Sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
    Healthiest AIP chicken piccata chicken breasts cooking in a stainless steel pan with avocado oil and herbs for a tender, golden result.
  3. In the same pan, add bone broth, lemon juice, and zest. Scrape up the browned bits from the bottom for extra flavor. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, mix tapioca flour with 2 tablespoons of water to form a slurry. Slowly pour into the simmering sauce while stirring. Keep stirring until slightly thickened.
  5. Add the chicken back to the pan with the capers and simmer another 2–3 minutes, spooning sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley or thyme.
    Healthiest AIP chicken piccata simmering in a stainless steel pan with lemon caper sauce and herbs for a gluten free and dairy free meal.

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Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor and extra vitamin C.
  • If your sauce gets too thick, add a splash of warm bone broth or water.
  • Make sure the capers are additive free and preserved only in salt or water.
  • For a richer taste, stir in a spoonful of coconut cream if tolerated.
  • You can replace chicken with turkey breast for a variation.
  • Tapioca flour should be mixed with cold water before adding to the sauce to prevent clumps.
  • Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.