Dinner for 4
Blackened Chicken Quinoa Salad
$20.92for 425 minServes 4
Spiced chicken tops quinoa with mango, herbs, greens, avocado, feta, peppers, and a fresh lime dressing.
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Quinoa, 11 oz$0.20/oz typical | 11 oz | $2.12Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Spinach, 3.5 oz$0.35/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.23Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.68Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 1$1.49 each typical | 1 | $1.49Typical price |
 | Mint, 1$1.99 each typical | 1 | $1.99Typical price |
 | Pineapple and mango, 1$3.49 each typical | 1 | $3.49Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 2$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
 | Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
 | Swiss, 1.75 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.71Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.75 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical price |
 | Yogurt, 2.25 oz$0.12/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.26Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $20.92 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
Cajun and CreoleHigh-proteinFamilySide dishesLunchesDinnersSummer
$5.23 per serving$20.92 for 4
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Ingredients
- 300 g quinoa
- 1 fresh red chili or 1 yellow chili
- 100 g baby spinach
- 4 spring onions
- 1 bunch fresh coriander
- 1 bunch fresh mint
- 1 large ripe mango
- 2 limes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ripe avocado
- 50 g feta cheese
- 250 g watercress
- 2 skinless free-range chicken breasts
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- olive oil
- 2 mixed-colour bell peppers
- 4 tbsp fat-free yoghurt
Steps
- Rinse the quinoa, combine it with 3 cups water in a 2-quart saucepan, and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil, allspice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken in an oiled 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until it reaches 165°F.
- Chop the chili, spring onions, coriander, mint, mango, avocado, and bell peppers while the quinoa and chicken cook.
- Whisk the lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, and yogurt in a large bowl.
- Fluff the quinoa, slice the chicken, and toss everything with the spinach, watercress, and feta.
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