Dinner for 6

Paprika Cinnamon Roast Chicken

Name: Paprika Cinnamon Roast Chicken
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups brown lentils; 3 cups chicken stock; 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 chicken; 5 large carrots; 1 tbsp kosher salt; 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)

$4.89for 490 minServes 6

A whole chicken roasts over seasoned lentils and carrots, then pairs with a cool yogurt sauce flavored with lemon.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Dried beans and lentils, 11 oz$0.11/oz typical	11 oz	$1.16Typical price
	Broth, 25 oz$0.07/oz typical	25 oz	$1.74Typical price
	Sour cream, 6.5 oz$0.14/oz typical	6.5 oz	$0.89Typical price
	Juice, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.02Typical price
	Chicken breast, 0.5 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$1.75Typical price
	Carrots, 1 lb$1.09/lb typical	1 lb	$1.06Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.34

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Swap dried beans and lentils for canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

90 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

American High-protein Budget Family Dinners One-pot Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$1.22 per serving$4.89 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

1 1/2 cups brown lentils
3 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 chicken
5 large carrots
1 tbsp kosher salt
2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and place the lentils, chicken stock, and carrots in a large Dutch oven.
Simmer the lentils and carrots uncovered over medium heat for 15 minutes.
Mix the paprika, cumin, garlic powder, sea salt, cinnamon, and pepper, then rub the mixture over the chicken.
Set the chicken on top of the lentils and carrots and roast uncovered for 60 minutes.
Check the thickest chicken parts for 165 F, adding 5 to 10 minutes if needed.
Stir the yogurt and lemon juice together, then rest the chicken for 5 minutes before cutting.

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