Dinner for 2
Pollo a la Plancha
$8.14for 420 minServes 2
Seasoned chicken breast cooks quickly in an oiled skillet with cumin, oregano, pepper, and lime until tender.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.07 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetFamilyDinners
$2.03 per serving$8.14 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- salt to season
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried mexican oregano
- 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil or drizzled with pam cooking spray
Steps
- Slice the chicken breast into thin cutlets and season both sides with salt, garlic powder, cumin, pepper, and oregano.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
- Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side, working in batches if needed.
- Drizzle the lime juice over the chicken during the last minute of cooking.
- Check that the thickest pieces reach 165 F, then rest the chicken for 2 minutes.
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