Dinner for 4

Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Name: Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 3 tbsp honey; 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 3/4 lb about 6-7 medium boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tbsp oil; 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter; green onion and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

$6.16for 438 minServes 4

Chicken thighs cook in a skillet, then simmer with a sweet orange-soy sauce until tender and fully cooked.

Photo: natashaskitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Juice, 2.75 oz$0.04/oz typical	2.75 oz	$0.11Typical price
	Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
	Chicken thighs, 1.75 lb$2.29/lb typical	1.75 lb	$4.01Typical price
	Butter, 0.75 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.17Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.16

Swaps

Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Soy sauceHoney or maple syrupAsian sauces and pastesCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

38 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Chinese High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.54 per serving$6.16 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

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
3 tbsp honey
1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
1 tsp sesame oil
1 3/4 lb about 6-7 medium boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp oil
1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
green onion and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Steps

Whisk soy sauce, orange juice, honey, ginger, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken thighs for 5 minutes per side.
Add butter and the sauce, then simmer uncovered for 8 minutes, turning the chicken once.
Cook until the thickest thigh reaches 165 F and the sauce lightly coats the chicken.

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