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Dinner for 3

Lemon Pepper Chicken

$6.94for 415 minServes 3

Flour-coated chicken breasts cook quickly in oil, then finish with lemon juice, garlic, salt, and cracked pepper.

Lemon Pepper Chicken

Photo: recipetineats.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical1 lb$3.49Typical price
Lemons and limes, 2$0.60 each typical2$1.20Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown$5.20

Swaps

  • Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilFlourSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

  • 15 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 3servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners

Typical price

$1.73 per serving$6.94 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

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 lemons
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 5/8 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

  1. Slice each chicken breast horizontally into two thinner pieces.
  2. Mix the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then coat the chicken.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
  5. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and cook for 1 minute.

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