Dinner for 2

Satay Chicken Stir-Fry

Name: Satay Chicken Stir-Fry
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 8 oz / 250g chicken breast; 3/4 tsp baking soda (optional); 1/2 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp cumin powder; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1 1/2 tsp curry powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 1 1/2 tbsp smooth peanut butter; 2 tsp brown sugar; 1 tsp light soy sauce; 2 tsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp sriracha; 1/2 tsp lemongrass paste; 1/3 cup coconut milk; 1/4 cup water; 1 tbsp peanut oil; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; shallots/scallions (optional)

$7.89for 420 minServes 2

Spiced chicken cooks with onion and garlic, then simmers in a creamy peanut, coconut, and chili sauce.

Photo: recipetineats.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 0.5 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$1.75Typical price
	Peanut butter, 0.75 oz$0.14/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.12Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
	Coconut milk, 2.75 oz$0.14/oz typical	2.75 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.95

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Baking powder and sodaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarSoy sauceVinegarHot sauceCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$typical cost tier

Chinese Dairy-free Budget Dinners

Typical price

$1.97 per serving$7.89 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

8 oz / 250g chicken breast
3/4 tsp baking soda (optional)
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1 1/2 tbsp smooth peanut butter
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp light soy sauce
2 tsp rice vinegar
2 tsp sriracha
1/2 tsp lemongrass paste
1/3 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp peanut oil
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
shallots/scallions (optional)

Steps

Toss the sliced chicken with coriander, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, curry powder, salt, and white pepper.
Stir the peanut butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, lemongrass, coconut milk, and water in a bowl.
Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat, then stir-fry the onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
Add the chicken and stir-fry for 5 minutes, until lightly browned and cooked to 165 F.
Pour in the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring, until thickened and hot.

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