Dinner for 4

Sweet Spicy Indian Chicken

Name: Sweet Spicy Indian Chicken
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 tbsp plain yogurt; 1 tbsp garam masala; 1 tbsp red curry paste; 1 tbsp roasted red chili paste; 1 tsp curry powder; 1/2 tsp coriander; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp coconut oil; 1/4 cup maple syrup; juice of 1/2 a lemon

$6.23for 425 minServes 4

Chicken thighs are coated with yogurt and warm spices, then cooked in coconut oil with a sweet lemon finish.

Photo: runningtothekitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken thighs, 1.5 lb$2.29/lb typical	1.5 lb	$3.44Typical price
	Sour cream, 1 oz$0.14/oz typical	1 oz	$0.15Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Juice, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.02Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.23

Swaps

Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastesSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilHoney or maple syrup

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Indian High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.56 per serving$6.23 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 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp plain yogurt
1 tbsp garam masala
1 tbsp red curry paste
1 tbsp roasted red chili paste
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp coconut oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
juice of 1/2 a lemon

Steps

Stir together the yogurt, garam masala, curry paste, roasted red chili paste, curry powder, coriander, paprika, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
Coat the chicken thighs with the yogurt mixture and let them stand for 2 minutes.
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 12 minutes, turning often, until it reaches 165 F.
Stir the maple syrup with the juice of half a lemon, pour it over the chicken, and cook for 3 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat and rest the chicken for 5 minutes before serving.

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