Dinner for 4

Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad

Name: Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp brown sugar; 1 tsp garlic; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp salt; 4 skinless chicken thigh fillets; 5 cups romaine lettuce; 1 avocado; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup mozzarella balls; 1/4 cup basil leaves; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper

$9.59for 420 minServes 4

Balsamic chicken joins romaine, avocado, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil for a fresh salad with a tangy dressing.

Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
	Chicken thighs, 1.25 lb$2.29/lb typical	1.25 lb	$2.86Typical price
	Romaine and salad greens, 1$2.49 each typical	1	$2.49Typical price
	Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical	1	$1.29Typical price
	Cherry and grape tomatoes, 5.25 oz$0.30/oz typical	5.25 oz	$1.59Typical price
	Mozzarella, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical	2 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.59

Swaps

Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

VinegarOlive and cooking oilSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

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

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Typical price

$2.40 per serving$9.59 for 4

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Ingredients

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp garlic
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp salt
4 skinless chicken thigh fillets
5 cups romaine lettuce
1 avocado
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup mozzarella balls
1/4 cup basil leaves
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Steps

Whisk the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, basil, and salt in a small bowl.
Coat the chicken thighs with 2 tablespoons of the dressing.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until it reaches 165°F.
Chop the romaine, avocado, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, then place them in a large bowl.
Slice the cooked chicken and add it to the bowl.
Toss the salad with the remaining dressing, salt, and pepper.

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