Dinner for 3
Lemon Pepper Chicken
$6.94for 415 minServes 3
Flour-coated chicken breasts cook quickly in oil, then finish with lemon juice, garlic, salt, and cracked pepper.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.20 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilFlourSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
$1.73 per serving$6.94 for 4
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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.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 lemons
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp flour
- 5/8 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- fresh parsley (optional)
Steps
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally into two thinner pieces.
- Mix the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then coat the chicken.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and cook for 1 minute.
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