Dinner for 5

Chicken Caprese Salad

Name: Chicken Caprese Salad
Total time: 160 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp honey; 1 1/2 tsp dried italian seasoning; 1 tsp minced garlic; salt and black pepper; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/2 tsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp honey; 2 tsp dijon mustard; 1 head romaine lettuce; 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls; 10 oz grape or cherry tomatoes; 2 avocados; 1/3 cup chiffonade basil

$14.28for 4160 minServes 5

Marinated chicken cooks in a skillet, cools, and joins romaine, mozzarella, tomatoes, avocado, basil, and balsamic dressing.

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1.5 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.5 lb	$5.24Typical price
	Juice, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.02Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.04Typical price
	Romaine and salad greens, 1$2.49 each typical	1	$2.49Typical price
	Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Cherry and grape tomatoes, 10 oz$0.30/oz typical	10 oz	$3.00Typical price
	Avocados, 2$1.29 each typical	2	$2.58Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.25Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$17.85

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilMustard, mayo, ketchupHoney or maple syrupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperVinegar

Not included in the cost.

160 minstart to table
Involveddifficulty
5servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$3.57 per serving$14.28 for 4

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp honey
1 1/2 tsp dried italian seasoning
1 tsp minced garlic
salt and black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp honey
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 head romaine lettuce
8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
10 oz grape or cherry tomatoes
2 avocados
1/3 cup chiffonade basil

Steps

Whisk three tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Coat the chicken with the marinade, cover it, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
Rest the chicken for 10 minutes, then cut it into strips.
Whisk the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, honey, and Dijon mustard in a large bowl.
Toss the romaine, mozzarella, tomatoes, avocado, basil, and chicken with the dressing.

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