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Easy Gluten-Free Chicken Piccata

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A simple gluten-free chicken piccata recipe that’s perfect for a busy weeknight meal made with finely diced pancetta, capers, lemon, and butter. This chicken piccata recipe is moist, flavorful, and fast to prepare. You’ll have a healthy and delicious meal on the table in less than 30 minutes!

cast iron skill with prepared chicken piccata

Gluten-Free Chicken Picatta For The Win

Gluten-Free Chicken Piccata is one of my all-time favorite chicken recipes. It’s the perfect blend of flavors and really simple to make. It’s always been a regular dish in our weeknight dinner rotation. This is a winner winner chicken dinner! 

If you love this flavorful lemon chicken recipe, you should also try this Easy Lemon Artichoke Chicken!

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz finely diced pancetta (Italian bacon)
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free flour (King Arthur brand recommended)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 6 (4 oz) boneless chicken cutlets or small, skinless, chicken breasts
  • 2 large lemons, juiced (about 1/3 cup)
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained

Method:

Squeeze lemons for juice (you’ll want about 1/3 cup) and set aside. In a large zip-top bag, combine GF flour, salt, and pepper. Shake until blended. Drop chicken breasts into the bag, one at a time, and shake until coated. Shake to remove excess flour and set aside. 

plate of chicken breasts dredged in flour

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the pancetta until fat is rendered and bacon is crispy.

pancetta cooking in a cast iron skillet

Remove pancetta from the pan and set aside. Add the butter and oil to the skillet and cook until butter has melted.

butter melting in a cast iron skillet

Then add chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes, flip and cook the other side.

frying chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet

Cook until chicken is lightly golden on both sides.

browned chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet

Reduce heat to medium-low; add broth, pancetta, fresh lemon juice, and capers.

chicken piccata with capers and pancetta cooking in a skillet

Simmer until sauce is thickened and chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.

chicken piccata in a skillet ready to serve

The Key To Great Gluten-Free Recipes

The trick to getting great results in gluten-free cooking and baking is using a good quality flour blend. You also need to have the right blend of gluten-free flours to consistently get great results.
 
King Arthur’s all-purpose gluten-free flour is my go-to blend for cooking and baking. I’m always pleased with the end result and it tastes so close to regular flour it’s hard to tell them apart in my recipes. *I’m not a brand ambassador for King Arthur and this is not a paid post, I just really love their products.

Simple Side Dish Ideas

I love to serve this dish over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. A great low-carb option would be zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice. My favorite side dishes for this meal are roasted brussels sprouts, roasted broccoli, or a simple homemade salad.
plate of chicken piccata with brussels sprouts and chicken piccata in a skillet

More Favorite Gluten-Free Recipes

If you’re a pancake lover, then you need to try these Gluten-Free Protein Pancakes with Fresh Peaches. So good! I often eat pancakes for dinner. Why not, when they are good for you?!
 
Another favorite gluten-free dinner recipe is this delicious Oven-Fried Eggplant. It makes the best eggplant parmesan!
 
If you save room for dessert, then this Gluten-Free Homemade Butterscotch Pudding will certainly make an epic ending to your meal.
 

plate of chicken piccata with brussels sprouts and rice

*Update: This post was originally published in July 2013. It has been updated throughout.

chicken piccata in a skillet

Gluten-Free Chicken Piccata

A simple gluten-free chicken piccata recipe that's perfect for a busy weeknight meal made with finely diced pancetta, capers, lemon, and butter. 
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 336kcal
Author: Amee

Ingredients

  • 2 large lemons juiced (about 1/3 cup)
  • 1/4 cup King Arthur gluten-free blend flour
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 6 (4 oz) boneless chicken cutlets 1 lb thin cut or small breasts
  • 4 oz finely diced pancetta
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp capers drained

Instructions

  • Squeeze lemons for juice (you'll want about 1/3 cup) and set aside.
  • In a large zip top bag, combine GF flour, salt and pepper.
  • Shake until blended.
  • Drop chicken cutlets into the bag, one at a time, and shake until coated.
  • Shake to remove excess flour.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the pancetta until fat is rendered and bacon is crispy.
  • Remove pancetta from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the butter and oil to the skillet and cook until melted, then add chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly golden on each side.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; add broth, pancetta, lemon juice and capers.
  • Simmer until sauce is thickened and chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed cauliflower, or mashed potatoes

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 804mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 211IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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Hi, I'm Amee and I'm completely obsessed with all things fitness, recipe makeovers, and creating tasty, time-saving, recipes. Born and raised in South Carolina, I have a deep love for southern food culture. I am a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Cancer Exercise Specialist, recipe developer, and freelance content creator. I believe that anyone can be an amazing home cook, and there's nothing better than family time around the table!

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