Dinner for 6
Chicken Fried Rice with frozen vegetables
$5.44for 430 minServes 6
Seasoned chicken, eggs, rice, and frozen vegetables cook together in a hot skillet with soy and sesame oils.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.29Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
 | Rice$0.08/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.60Typical price |
 | Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.15 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilSoy sauceAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
SouthernDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
$1.36 per serving$5.44 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 lb chicken thighs
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp extra light olive oil
- 4 large eggs
- 5 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or added to taste (optional)
- 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- 12 oz frozen peas and carrots
- 1/4 cup green onion
Steps
- Cut the chicken thighs into small pieces and season them with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 7 to 9 minutes, until it reaches 165 F.
- Push the chicken aside, add 1 tablespoon oil, and scramble the eggs until firm, about 3 minutes.
- Add the remaining oil, rice, peas, and carrots, then stir-fry for 6 to 8 minutes until hot.
- Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, chicken, and green onion, then cook for 2 minutes.
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