Dinner for 4

Chicken Quinoa Salad

Name: Chicken Quinoa Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 small free-range organic chicken breasts; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp dried italian seasoning; 1 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp ground coriander; salt and pepper; 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; salt and pepper; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; salt and black pepper; 1/4 cup red onion; 1 cup cucumber; 1 cup red bell pepper; 1 cup black beans; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

$9.76for 430 minServes 4

Tender seasoned chicken joins quinoa, beans, vegetables, parsley, and lemon dressing for a filling thirty-minute salad.

Photo: primaverakitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1.5 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.5 lb	$5.24Typical price
	Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical	6 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Red onions, a little$1.49/lb typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Cucumbers, 0.75$0.89 each typical	0.75	$0.56Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.3 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.78Typical price
	Canned beans, 6.5 oz$0.09/oz typical	6.5 oz	$0.58Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.76

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Dairy-free Budget Family Lunches Dinners Back to school Summer

Typical price

$2.44 per serving$9.76 for 4

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Ingredients

4 small free-range organic chicken breasts
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp dried italian seasoning
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp ground coriander
salt and pepper
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
salt and pepper
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and black pepper
1/4 cup red onion
1 cup cucumber
1 cup red bell pepper
1 cup black beans
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper.
Rinse the quinoa, place it with the water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan, and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
Whisk the lemon juice, 1/4 cup oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Cool the quinoa for 5 minutes, then toss it with the dressing, onion, cucumber, bell pepper, beans, and parsley.
Slice the chicken and mix it into the quinoa salad.

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