Chicken Piccata was one meal that I used to order all the time! I didn’t even open up the menu at some restaurants because it was always my go-to. It’s been a long while since I’ve had this meal because of the flour that most places use to coat their chicken ….and I’ve just been remiss in making this dish – until now! This Paleo Chicken Piccata w/Artichokes doesn’t disappoint!
I was so happy that my daughter loved this recipe. In fact, she loved it so much, she ate the last piece of this Paleo Chicken Piccata w/Artichokes when I “wasn’t looking”! I was prepping my lunch for the next day and sadly, the last piece was gone. And while I’m glad she liked it, I guess I need to starting hiding food if I want to take it into work the next day!
And she’s off!
Speaking of my daughter — On January 29th, she’ll be heading off to Tokyo Japan to work at Tokyo Disney! YEP! We are all so excited, happy and proud but ugh….I’m going to miss her so freakin much! Her contract is for 14 months and she’ll be performing as Elena, Jasmine and Pocahontas! (I am not even quite sure I can post that so I guess I’d better double check with her!)
Needless to say, the hubby and I will be planning a trip to Japan this summer! I never thought that I’d go there but this is the perfect excuse to do so! She’s been working for Disneyland here in California but getting the chance to travel and do what she loves, is exactly what momma would want for her! I will be a sad sap for a while but thankfully technology allows us to interact so easily now. So so thankful for FaceTime and Skype! But I’m going to miss my coffee & shopping buddy!
I’m sure she’ll be in heaven with food there – she loves sushi!!! But she’s definitely going to be making food at home to keep connected with her health goals and I’ve encouraged her to prep. Making this Paleo Chicken Piccata w/Artichokes would be a great prep for her to have on hand for the week. If you’re into prep ahead meals, consider make this Cheese-less Cheeseburger Casserole It’s definitely a family favorite and perfect to make ahead and have ready to go for the week!
With traditional Chicken Piccata’s, frying is usually the method preferred but I bake the chicken in this recipe. I can’t tell a lie – I was just being lazy. I didn’t want to clean the stove top so I opted to bake it and see how it turned out. Well, we loved it so it’s a keeper ‘as is’!
I served with zucchini ribbons & it was so good. You could also serve w/cauliflower rice or even just a huge pile of sautéed spinach! Let me know what you put under or on the side of this Paleo Chicken Piccata w/Artichokes! I’m always up for suggestions.
Enjoy!
Paleo Chicken Piccata w/Artichokes
Notes
Serve with zoodles, greens or cauliflower rice!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs (I used skin on/bone in)
- 1 can quartered artichokes
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp drained capers
- 1 1/2 bsp tapioca flour
- 2 lemons
- 5 tbsp of butter or ghee (+ a tsp or so for melting on top of chicken*)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Melt one tbsp of the butter and smooth over bottom of baking dish.
- Cut one lemon into slices and lay in single layer on bottom of baking dish. Lay chicken thighs on lemon slices.
- Sprinkle 1/2 tbsp tapioca flour onto chicken thighs. With fingers or pastry brush, slightly rub onto chicken. Pour 1/4 cup chicken broth onto chicken to moisten tapioca flour. Feel free to add a little more broth if needed. *Brush on melted butter to the top of chicken.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/4 tsp pepper.
- Toss in drained capers (make sure capers are in and around dish – not on top of chicken or they will dry out a bit) and lay artichokes around the chicken.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 40 minutes.
- While in oven – in a small saucepan, melt the remaining 4 tbsp butter/ghee, add the remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth and juice of one small lemon. In a pinch bowl, add 1 tbsp tapioca flour and 1 tbsp water – mix well with fork and slowly drizzle into the saucepan.
- Let simmer, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.
- When chicken is done, top off with more capers if desired!
