Dinner for 2

Basil Lemon Chicken

Name: Basil Lemon Chicken
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 1/2 tsp honey; 1/2 cup loosely packed basil; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp each onion powder; 1/4 tsp each pepper

$10.18for 417 minServes 2

Thin chicken breasts cook in a skillet with lemon, basil, garlic, honey, and olive oil for a bright, quick dinner.

Basil Lemon Chicken with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.75$0.60 each typical	0.75	$0.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.09

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilHoney or maple syrupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

17 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
$$typical cost tier

American Dairy-free Gluten-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.54 per serving$10.18 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp honey
1/2 cup loosely packed basil
3 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp each onion powder
1/4 tsp each pepper

Steps

Blend the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, basil, garlic, onion powder, and pepper in a small bowl.
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season them with salt and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side.
Pour the basil lemon mixture into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes.
Check that the thickest chicken piece reaches 165 F, then remove the skillet from the heat.

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