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Dinner for 4

Chicken Couscous Salad

$9.57for 420 minServes 4

Seasoned chicken, fluffy couscous, crisp vegetables, feta, and lemon dressing make a fresh salad in about twenty minutes.

Chicken Couscous Salad with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Chicken breast, 1.5 lb$3.49/lb typical1.5 lb$5.24Typical price
Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical6 oz$1.20Typical price
Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical1 oz$0.04Typical price
Onions, a little$1.29/lb typicala little$0.10Typical price
Cucumbers, 0.75$0.89 each typical0.75$0.56Typical price
Bell peppers, 0.3 lb$2.49/lb typical0.3 lb$0.78Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.09Typical price
Swiss, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical1 oz$0.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown$9.57

Swaps

  • Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

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

AmericanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to schoolSummer

Typical price

$2.39 per serving$9.57 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

  • 4 small free-range organic chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp dried italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • salt and pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup dry moroccan couscous
  • 1 cup water
  • salt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt and black pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 cup red onions
  • 1 cup cucumber
  • 1 cup red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese

Steps

  1. Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
  3. Boil the water with a pinch of salt, stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from the heat for 5 minutes.
  4. Whisk the lemon juice, 1/4 cup oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  5. Fluff the couscous and toss it with the dressing, onion, cucumber, bell pepper, and parsley.
  6. Slice the chicken, fold it into the salad, and sprinkle the feta over the top.

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