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Dinner for 4

Cajun Butter Chicken

$6.39for 420 minServes 4

Chicken breasts are coated in Cajun spices, seared in a skillet, then finished with garlic butter and chicken stock.

Cajun Butter Chicken

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What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Chicken breast, 1.25 lb$3.49/lb typical1.25 lb$4.36Typical price
Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical2 oz$0.80Typical price
Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical0.5$0.30Typical price
Broth, 4.25 oz$0.07/oz typical4.25 oz$0.29Typical price
Total for the servings shown$6.39

Swaps

  • Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

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

AmericanBudgetFamilyDinners

Typical price

$1.60 per serving$6.39 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 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp mild paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cracked pepper (optional)
  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock

Steps

  1. Mix the brown sugar, paprika, oregano, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne, and pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Slice the chicken breasts horizontally into four even pieces, then coat both sides with the spice mixture.
  3. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 4 minutes per side.
  4. Add the butter and garlic, then cook for 1 minute while spooning the melted butter over the chicken.
  5. Pour in the chicken stock, simmer for 4 minutes, and cook until the chicken reaches 165 F.
  6. Rest the chicken in the skillet for 2 minutes before serving.

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