Dinner for 6
Ginger Citrus Chicken Couscous Slaw
$4.41for 425 minServes 6
Couscous combines with chicken, coleslaw, mandarin oranges, and ginger citrus dressing for a cool mixed salad.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broth, 12 oz$0.07/oz typical | 12 oz | $0.87Typical price | |
| Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price | |
| Cabbage, 1.2 lb$0.79/lb typical | 1.2 lb | $0.95Typical price | |
| Canned fruit, 15 oz$0.12/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.80Typical price | |
| Chicken breast, 0.45 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.64Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.61 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Relish, dressings, steak sauce
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.10 per serving$4.41 for 4
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This is usually served as a side or part of a meal, so the price per serving is low for a full dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup couscous
- 5 1/2 cups coleslaw mix
- 1 1/2 cans (10 oz) mandarin oranges
- 1 1/2 cups chicken breast
- 1 batch of homemade ginger sesame citrus salad dressing
Steps
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and cool it for 5 minutes.
- Combine the couscous, coleslaw mix, mandarin oranges, and chicken in a large bowl.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Pour in the ginger sesame citrus dressing, toss well, and chill for 10 minutes before serving.
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