Dinner for 4
Chopped Chicken Salad With Bacon
$8.80for 433 minServes 4
This chopped chicken salad combines seasoned chicken, bacon, avocado, crisp vegetables, and a lemony oil dressing.
Photo: primaverakitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 0.75 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $2.62Typical price |
 | Romaine and salad greens, 1$2.49 each typical | 1 | $2.49Typical price |
 | Cucumbers, 0.75$0.89 each typical | 0.75 | $0.56Typical price |
 | Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
 | Bacon, a little$6.49 each typical | a little | $0.54Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.80 | ||
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
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 33 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeGluten-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilySide dishesLunchesDinnersNo-cookSummer
$2.20 per serving$8.80 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 small chicken breasts
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt and black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cups lettuce
- 1 cup cucumber
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup red onions
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch red crushed pepper
- salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then cook it for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
- Whisk the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, crushed pepper, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Chop the lettuce, cucumber, avocado, red onions, and rested chicken.
- Toss the lettuce, cucumber, red onions, chicken, bacon, and dressing in a large bowl.
- Fold in the avocado and season with additional salt and pepper.
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