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Paleo Chicken Piccata with Butternut Squash Noodles

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • For the butternut squash:
  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled, Blade D, noodles trimmed
  • olive oil to drizzle
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • For the chicken:
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts butterflied and then cut in half
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock low sodium
  • 1/4 cup capers rinsed
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
  • For the breading:
  • 3/4 cup almond meal
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile, spread the butternut squash noodles out on a baking sheet, drizzle with (optional) olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bake the noodles for 8-10 minutes or until al dente, tossing halfway through.
  • While the butternut squash cooks, place the egg into a shallow dish and then combine all of the ingredients for the breading into another shallow dish, making sure to mix thoroughly.
  • Dip each chicken portion into the egg and then dip both sides into the breading mixture to coat. Set aside on a clean plate and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add in the olive oil. Once oil heats, add in the chicken and cook for 3 minutes, flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until cooked all the way through. Remove and transfer to a plate, leaving in all the juices.
  • Immediately add in the lemon juice, stock and capers. Bring to a boil and scraupe up the brown bits from the pan. Add the chicken back to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and transfer to a platter. Stir in the parsley to the sauce and remove the pan from heat.
  • Divide the finished butternut squash noodles into four plates or bowls and top with chicken. Pour over extra sauce from the pan. Serve immediately.