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Using an Instant Pot makes this Whole30 and Paleo Lemon Chicken Piccata a quick and healthy meal.

Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Piccata

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This Whole30 Instant Pot 5-Ingredient Lemon Chicken is the perfect weeknight dinner.  Healthy and nutritious, 5 simple ingredients come together to form this delicious dish.  Whole30, Paleo, low in carbs and Weight Watcher friendly, try this recipe tonight. 

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breast, butterflied (about 14 oz)
  • 1 lemon (half squeezed and half thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup capers, rinsed
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos
  • salt, pepper and garlic to taste

Instructions

  1. Take each butterflied chicken breast and season with salt, pepper and garlic
  2. Set pressure cooker to "saute - Hi"
  3. Once hot, add chicken breasts, 2 at a time to not overcrowd
  4. Cook for 3 minutes on each side or until brown.  Remove chicken and repeat with remainig chicken breasts until all chicken has been browned.
  5. While chicken is cooking, combine chicken stock, capers, lemon juice and coconut aminos.  Stir to combine.
  6. Once all chicken has been cooked and removed from pressure cooker, turn pressure cooker off and add liquid, using a wooden spoon to scape off any brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
  7. Place chicken on top of liquid and top with sliced lemon
  8. Set Instant Pot to "Pressure Cook - HI" for 5 minutes.  Allow to release naturally for 10 minutes and then manually release if necessary.
  • Author: Cat
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Meals
  • Cuisine: Whole30, Keto, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 72
  • Sugar: 2.6 g
  • Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 13.5 g
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