Dinner for 3
Mexican Avocado Chicken Salad
$11.66for 423 minServes 3
This salad combines skillet-cooked spiced chicken, crisp romaine, avocado, tomatoes, corn, onion, and a lime dressing.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 0.75 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $2.62Typical price |
 | Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
 | Cherry and grape tomatoes, 5.25 oz$0.30/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.59Typical price |
 | Corn kernels, 3.75 oz$0.09/oz typical | 3.75 oz | $0.34Typical price |
 | Red onions, 0.5 lb$1.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.74Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
 | Romaine and salad greens, 0.25$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.62Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.75$0.60 each typical | 0.75 | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.75 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupOlive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 23 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetDinnersLunchesSummer
$2.92 per serving$11.66 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt + black pepper
- 2 small chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp each chipotle powder and oregano
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- salt & pepper
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3/4 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/4 cup coriander / cilantro
- 5 heaped cups cos / romaine lettuce
Steps
- Whisk the lime juice, honey, one-fourth cup olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Cut the chicken into strips and season it with chipotle powder, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes, until it reaches 165 F.
- Chop the avocado, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and romaine while the chicken cooks.
- Toss the romaine, chicken, avocado, tomatoes, corn, onion, cilantro, and dressing in a large bowl.
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