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Dinner for 4

Chicken in Orange Sauce

$5.08for 455 minServes 4

Chicken legs brown in a skillet, then simmer with onion, peppers, garlic, stock, orange juice, and sweet herbs.

Chicken in Orange Sauce with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Chicken drumsticks and wings, 1 lb$1.79/lb typical1 lb$1.79Typical price
Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical1 oz$0.40Typical price
Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical0.15 lb$0.20Typical price
Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical0.4 lb$0.93Typical price
Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical0.25$0.22Typical price
Broth, 8.25 oz$0.07/oz typical8.25 oz$0.58Typical price
Juice, 4.25 oz$0.04/oz typical4.25 oz$0.17Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown$5.08

Swaps

  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar

Not included in the cost.

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

MexicanBudgetFamilyDinners

Typical price

$1.27 per serving$5.08 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken legs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup onion
  • 1 red pepper
  • 3 cloves chopped garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cilantro

Steps

  1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken legs with salt and pepper, then brown them for 5 minutes per side.
  3. Add the onion, red pepper, and garlic, and cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken stock and orange juice, then stir in the brown sugar.
  5. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
  6. Stir in the cilantro and spoon the orange sauce over the chicken.

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