Dinner for 3
Crispy Chicken Strips with crackers
Thin chicken strips are dipped in seasoned egg mixture, coated with crushed crackers, and pan-fried until crisp and cooked through.
$6.17for 4 servings
$1.54 per serving$6.17 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.
Photo: tasteofhome.com
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Crackers, graham, cookies$0.22/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.17Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $2.62Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.62 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups crushed saltines
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- oil for frying (optional)
Steps
- Stir the crushed crackers, garlic salt, basil, paprika, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Whisk the egg and milk in a second shallow bowl.
- Cut the chicken into thin strips and dip each strip in the egg mixture, then coat it with the crackers.
- Heat a thin layer of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the strips for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and the chicken reaches 165 F.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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