Dinner for 4

Lemon Chicken Scallopini

Name: Lemon Chicken Scallopini
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 pinch cracked pepper; 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice; 4 tbsp flour (optional); 1 tbsp butter; 2 tsp oil; 1 brown onion; 2 tbsp garlic; 1 1/4 cup chicken broth; 2/3 cup light cooking cream; 1 tsp cornstarch; 2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp dried italian mixed herbs; 2 tbsp fresh parsley; 2 slices lemon

$7.10for 440 minServes 4

Thin chicken cutlets are browned and finished in a lemon garlic cream sauce with herbs and parsley.

Photo: cafedelites.com

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Juice, 2 oz$0.04/oz typical	2 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.16Typical price
	Broth, 10 oz$0.07/oz typical	10 oz	$0.73Typical price
	Heavy cream, 5.5 oz$0.22/oz typical	5.5 oz	$1.22Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical	0.25	$0.16Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.10

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 heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperFlourCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

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

Italian Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.77 per serving$7.10 for 4

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Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 pinch cracked pepper
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
4 tbsp flour (optional)
1 tbsp butter
2 tsp oil
1 brown onion
2 tbsp garlic
1 1/4 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup light cooking cream
1 tsp cornstarch
2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp dried italian mixed herbs
2 tbsp fresh parsley
2 slices lemon

Steps

Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally and pound the pieces to an even thickness.
Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, then coat it with flour.
Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 4 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
Cook the onion in the skillet for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the broth, cream, cornstarch, remaining lemon juice, and herbs, then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
Return the chicken to the skillet, simmer for 3 minutes, and top with parsley and lemon slices.

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