Dinner for 4
Chicken Fajitas
$11.94for 425 minServes 4
Seasoned chicken thighs cook with peppers and red onion, then pair with creamy avocado for a quick skillet meal.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles, a little$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
 | Chicken thighs, 1.5 lb$2.29/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $3.44Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 1.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 1.4 lb | $3.50Typical price |
 | Red onions, 1 lb$1.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.49Typical price |
 | Avocados, 2$1.29 each typical | 2 | $2.58Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.75$0.60 each typical | 0.75 | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.94 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeFamilyDinners
$2.99 per serving$11.94 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp ground chili
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 1/2 lb chicken thighs
- 3 large bell peppers
- 1 red onion
- 2 avocados
Steps
- Whisk the lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, salt, chili, and cilantro in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken thighs with the marinade and rest them for 5 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, then cook the peppers and onion in the skillet for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Slice the chicken and avocado, then serve them with the cooked peppers and onion.
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