Dinner for 3

Lemon Chicken Salad

Name: Lemon Chicken Salad
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 large garlic clove; 1/2 tsp salt + 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 large chicken breast; 1 tbsp lemon juice; salt and pepper; 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp finely chopped dill; 8 cups cos/romaine lettuce; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 avocado; 1/2 red onion; 3/4 cup corn kernels; 120 g / 4 oz bacon (optional)

Romaine, chicken, tomatoes, avocado, and corn come together with a bright lemon dressing after the chicken is skillet-cooked.

Typical price

$17.42for 4 servings

$4.35 per serving$17.42 for 4

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23 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
3servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.06Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	1	$0.75Typical price
Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical	0.65 lb	$2.18Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical	1.5	$3.98Typical price
Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical	5.25 oz	$1.59Typical price
Avocados$1.29 each typical	1	$1.29Typical price
Red onions$1.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.74Typical price
Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical	3.75 oz	$0.34Typical price
Bacon$6.49 each typical	0.25	$1.14Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.06

Pantry staples you likely have

Honey or maple syrupMustard, mayo, ketchupCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

2 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp dijon mustard
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove
1/2 tsp salt + 1/4 tsp black pepper
1 large chicken breast
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper
1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp finely chopped dill
8 cups cos/romaine lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 avocado
1/2 red onion
3/4 cup corn kernels
120 g / 4 oz bacon (optional)

Steps

Whisk the lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for 2 minutes.
Slice the chicken breast horizontally into two thinner pieces.
Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 8 minutes, turning once, until it reaches 165 F.
Rest the chicken for 3 minutes, then slice it thinly.
Chop the lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion while the chicken rests.
Toss the vegetables, corn, dill, chicken, and dressing in a large bowl for 3 minutes.

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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