Dinner for 4
Chicken Fajitas
Seasoned chicken thighs cook with peppers and red onion, then pair with creamy avocado for a quick skillet meal.
$11.58for 4 servings
$2.90 per serving$11.58 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.
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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $3.44Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 1.4 lb | $3.50Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.49Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 2 | $2.58Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.58 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp ground chili
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 1/2 lb chicken thighs
- 3 large bell peppers
- 1 red onion
- 2 avocados
Steps
- Whisk the lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, salt, chili, and cilantro in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken thighs with the marinade and rest them for 5 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, then cook the peppers and onion in the skillet for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Slice the chicken and avocado, then serve them with the cooked peppers and onion.
Swaps
- Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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