Dinner for 12
Ancho Chicken Tacos
Ancho-seasoned chicken cooks in a skillet, then fills warm corn tortillas with cabbage and cilantro.
$4.28for 4 servings
$1.07 per serving$4.28 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 12 | $3.60Typical price |
| Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 2 lb | $1.58Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 1 | $1.49Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.85 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp southwestern or taco seasoning
- 1 generous pinch of salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1 few green cabbage leaves
- 1 bunch cilantro
- toppings: lime wedges
Steps
- Mix flour, ancho chili powder, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the seasoned flour.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until browned and 165 F inside.
- Rest the chicken for 3 minutes, then slice it into strips.
- Warm the tortillas in the skillet, then fill them with chicken, cabbage, cilantro, and lime.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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