Dinner for 4
Cilantro Lime Chicken
This skillet-cooked chicken uses a lime, garlic, and cilantro marinade with a fresh avocado salsa.
$11.63for 4 servings
$2.91 per serving$11.63 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.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $6.98Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.10Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $0.13Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1.5 | $1.94Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.24Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.23Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.63 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilHoney or maple syrupSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil (optional)
- 1 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 avocados
- 2 roma tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Steps
- Mix lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey, cilantro, two garlic cloves, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Coat the chicken with the marinade and let it stand 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.
- Chop the avocados, tomatoes, red onion, and remaining garlic, then mix them with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Rest the chicken for 3 minutes and serve it with the avocado salsa.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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