These easy succulent Lemon Chicken Tenders are just like the Italian restaurant favorite, except these are healthy and gluten and grain-free! They can be made in the slow cooker too, so you can set it and forget it! The tenders are coated with a wonderful delicate breading that tastes just like the real deal (but gluten and grain-free), and it soaks up the flavorful sauce perfectly. This will surely be a new mealtime favorite in your household!
Chicken picatta, or lemon chicken, is one of my all time favorite dishes. I have a few go-to comfort foods, and this dish hits to spot. This healthy and grain-free version of the popular dish will leave you feeling full and satisfied. 🙂
Lately I have had absolutely no time to prepare dinner so I have been experimenting with making some of my favorite dishes in my pressure cooker. I’ve always been a bit intimidated by cooking dishes other than soups and stews in my pressure cooker (and slow cooker), but with a real lack of free time I decided to toss my fears aside and give it a try.
I will not lie, I’ve had some pressure cooker failures! I tried a whole chicken and I must of misjudged the timing because when I attempted to extract it from the cooker it pretty much fell apart into pieces. The chicken tasted good, but it didn’t resemble the roasted whole chicken look I was hoping for. So I placed that recipe on the back burner, and decided to try something a bit more simple.
I had a hankering for chicken picatta the other day and with no extra time to spare I attempted the pressure cooker again. And it worked! They turned out perfect and I had this whole meal ready in under 30 minutes. Phew! Everyone enjoyed the meal, including Cricket, who always gets a taste (or two or three:))! This tasty meal has now entered my weekly rotation thanks to the quick prep and easy clean up!
Lemon Chicken Tenders {Slow Cooker}
These easy succulent Lemon Chicken Tenders are just like the Italian restaurant favorite, except these are healthy and gluten and grain-free! They can be made in the slow cooker too, so you can set it and forget it! The tenders are coated with a wonderful delicate breading that tastes just like the real deal (but gluten and grain-free), and it soaks up the flavorful sauce perfectly. This will surely be a new mealtime favorite in your household!
- 2 large chicken breasts cut into tenders (2 ½ lbs)
- 1 pasture-raised egg
- 2 ½ tablespoons tapioca flour
- 1 tablespoon grass-fed butter (ghee, or oil for choice for pan frying)
- 1 lemon (2 tablespoons lemon juice plus 4-5 lemon slices)
- â…” cup broth
- ¼ teaspoon + Himalayan or sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of parsley or thyme (optional, chopped for garnish)
- 2 teaspoons capers (optional)
- In a bowl whisk the 2 eggs and tapioca flour until smooth.
- Heat the ghee or oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
- Dunk the chicken strips into the egg mixture then pan fry each piece 1-2 minutes each side, or until golden brown. (Not cooked through) Then place the strips into your slow cooker or pressure cooker.
- Add the broth, lemon juice and slices, and salt and pepper.
- If using the Instant, select the chicken button and make sure the setting are on high pressure and the timer is set for 15 minutes. Seal the lid.
- If using the slower cooker, set on high for 1 hour, then switch to the low setting for another 2 hours.
- Whisk the sauce in the cooker with the evoo and pour over the chicken tenders, top with capers and fresh parsley or time.
