Dinner for 4
Lemon Butter Chicken
Flour-coated chicken breasts are pan-cooked, then simmered in a bright lemon butter sauce with garlic.
Typical price
$8.22for 4 servings
$2.06 per serving$8.22 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.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 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 | 2 lb | $6.98Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.22 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperFlourOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 1 1/2 tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional)
Steps
- Slice the chicken breasts into even cutlets and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Coat the chicken in the flour, shaking off the excess.
- Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the chicken for 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, add the remaining butter and garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cook for 5 minutes until it reaches 165 F, and stir in the 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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