Dinner for 4
Chimichurri Chicken
Chicken breasts marinate in a bright herb sauce before baking until juicy and safely cooked through.
$9.11for 4 servings
$2.28 per serving$9.11 for 4
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- 262 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
Latin AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.4 lb | $4.80Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.26Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1.5 | $0.90Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.75 | $1.12Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.11 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Wine, beer and spiritsOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 3/8 lb chicken breasts
- 1 shallot
- 3 1/2 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 small red chilies
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup packed cilantro
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano or 2 tsp dried
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Steps
- Finely chop the shallot, garlic, chilies, parsley, cilantro, and oregano.
- Mix the chopped herbs with vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Reserve half the sauce, coat the chicken with the rest, and refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Heat the oven to 425 F and place the chicken in an oiled baking dish.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F, then rest for 2 minutes.
- Spoon the reserved chimichurri over the chicken.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
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