Dinner for 4

Chicken Fajita Salad

Name: Chicken Fajita Salad
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 tsp fajita seasoning; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 green bell pepper; 1 red bell pepper; 1 small yellow onion; 2 romaine hearts; 1 avocado; 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese; 1 lime; 1 clove garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp canola oil; 1 tsp dijon mustard

$14.68for 445 minServes 4

Seasoned chicken, peppers, onion, romaine, avocado, and cheese come together with a tangy lime dressing.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	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
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Romaine and salad greens, 2$2.49 each typical	2	$4.98Typical price
	Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical	1	$1.29Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical	2 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$14.68

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
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilHoney or maple syrupSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchup

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$3.67 per serving$14.68 for 4

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Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tsp fajita seasoning
3 tbsp olive oil
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 small yellow onion
2 romaine hearts
1 avocado
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 lime
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp canola oil
1 tsp dijon mustard

Steps

Coat the chicken breasts with 3 teaspoons olive oil and fajita seasoning.
Cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
Cook the sliced peppers and onion in the skillet for 6 minutes until tender.
Whisk the remaining olive oil with lime juice, garlic, cilantro, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper.
Chop the chicken and romaine, then toss them with the vegetables, avocado, cheese, and dressing.

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