Dinner for 4

Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Name: Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tbsp water; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 tbsp fresh parsley; 2 tsp dried basil; 2 tsp garlic; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; cracked pepper (optional); 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thigh fillets; 4 cups romaine lettuce; 1 cucumber; 2 roma tomatoes; 1 red onion; 1 avocado; 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives (optional); 2 lemon wedges

$11.60for 425 minServes 4

Herbed chicken cooks until tender, then joins romaine, vegetables, avocado, olives, and a bright lemon dressing.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Juice, 2 oz$0.04/oz typical	2 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
	Chicken thighs, 1 lb$2.29/lb typical	1 lb	$2.29Typical price
	Romaine and salad greens, 0.75$2.49 each typical	0.75	$1.99Typical price
	Cucumbers, 1$0.89 each typical	1	$0.89Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.65 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.24Typical price
	Red onions, 1 lb$1.49/lb typical	1 lb	$1.49Typical price
	Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical	1	$1.29Typical price
	Pickles and olives, 0.75 oz$0.18/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.15Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 2$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.60

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

Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

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

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Typical price

$2.90 per serving$11.60 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp fresh parsley
2 tsp dried basil
2 tsp garlic
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
cracked pepper (optional)
1 lb skinless boneless chicken thigh fillets
4 cups romaine lettuce
1 cucumber
2 roma tomatoes
1 red onion
1 avocado
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives (optional)
2 lemon wedges

Steps

Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, water, vinegar, parsley, basil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Coat the chicken thighs with half the dressing and let them stand for 5 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until it reaches 165°F.
Chop the romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and olives.
Toss the vegetables with the remaining dressing in a large bowl.
Slice the cooked chicken, place it over the salad, and add the lemon wedges.

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