Dinner for 4
Honey Lemon Chicken
Floured chicken breasts brown in a skillet, then finish in a bright honey-lemon sauce with garlic and broth.
$6.61for 4 servings
$1.65 per serving$6.61 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.
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- 12 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $0.44Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.61 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperFlourOlive and cooking oilHoney or maple syrupSoy sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb / 500g chicken breast
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup / 35 g flour
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 3/4 cup / 185 ml chicken broth / stock
- 1/4 cup / 85g honey
- 1/4 cup / 60 ml lemon juice
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- lemon slices
- finely chopped parsley
Steps
- Cut the chicken breasts into thin cutlets and season them with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken in flour and shake off the excess.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 2 minutes per side, then transfer it to a plate.
- Cook the garlic for 30 seconds, then add the broth, honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, and water.
- Simmer the sauce for 2 minutes, return the chicken, and cook until it reaches 165 F.
- Top the chicken with lemon slices and parsley.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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