Dinner for 6
Chicken and Cauliflower Rice
Seasoned chicken cooks in a skillet with tender cauliflower rice, onion, garlic, broth, hot sauce, and herbs.
$6.40for 4 servings
$1.60 per serving$6.40 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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.
Photo: primaverakitchen.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 1.9 lb | $4.29Typical price |
| Cauliflower$3.29 each typical | 1 | $3.29Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.15Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.60 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- salt and black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cauliflower head
- 1 cup onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Steps
- Cut the cauliflower into rice-sized pieces and season the chicken with oregano, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until 165 F inside.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and cook the onion and garlic in the skillet for 3 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower rice and broth, cover the skillet, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the hot sauce, parsley, and lemon juice, then return the chicken to the skillet and heat for 2 minutes.
Swaps
- Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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