Chicken Piccata with a Parmesan Crust made with thighs

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often more affordable and juicier.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be cheaper in bulk.

Pound chicken thighs to an even thickness.

Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.

Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Add chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides.

Remove chicken and set aside; add lemon juice and capers to the skillet.

Simmer for a few minutes, scraping up browned bits.

Return chicken to the skillet, coating with sauce.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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