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Dinner for 5

Mexican Honey-Lime Chicken Skillet

$9.79for 440 minServes 5

Chicken, sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and avocado cook in one skillet with honey-lime seasoning.

Mexican Honey-Lime Chicken Skillet

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Sweet potatoes, 1 lb$1.29/lb typical1 lb$1.29Typical price
Red onions, 0.15 lb$1.49/lb typical0.15 lb$0.23Typical price
Garlic, a little$0.75 each typicala little$0.08Typical price
Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical15 oz$1.30Typical price
Frozen vegetables, 7.5 oz$0.10/oz typical7.5 oz$0.75Typical price
Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical1 lb$3.49Typical price
Juice, 1.5 oz$0.04/oz typical1.5 oz$0.06Typical price
Cherry and grape tomatoes, 5.25 oz$0.30/oz typical5.25 oz$1.59Typical price
Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical1$1.29Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical0.25$0.25Typical price
Swiss, 1.25 oz$0.40/oz typical1.25 oz$0.53Typical price
Total for the servings shown$12.24

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
  • Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperHoney or maple syrup

Not included in the cost.

  • 40 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 5servings as written
  • $$typical cost tier

AmericanGluten-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners

Typical price

$2.45 per serving$9.79 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sweet potatoes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 can (14 1/2 oz) black beans
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 2 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • cooked brown rice (optional)
  • 2/3 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese (optional)

Steps

  1. Cut the sweet potatoes into small cubes and drain the black beans.
  2. Heat two tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and cook the sweet potatoes for 12 to 15 minutes.
  3. Add the onion and garlic, then cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Cut the chicken into small pieces, season it with chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper, and cook it for 7 to 9 minutes, until it reaches 165 F.
  5. Stir in the black beans and corn, then cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Mix the lime juice and honey, then stir it into the skillet with the tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro.

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