Dinner for 4
Lemon Chicken Scallopini
Thin chicken cutlets are browned and finished in a lemon garlic cream sauce with herbs and parsley.
$7.10for 4 servings
$1.77 per serving$7.10 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.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.16Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 10 oz | $0.73Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 5.5 oz | $1.22Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.16Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.10 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperFlourCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pinch cracked pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp flour (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 brown onion
- 2 tbsp garlic
- 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2/3 cup light cooking cream
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried italian mixed herbs
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 2 slices lemon
Steps
- Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally and pound the pieces to an even thickness.
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, then coat it with flour.
- Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 4 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
- Cook the onion in the skillet for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the broth, cream, cornstarch, remaining lemon juice, and herbs, then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, simmer for 3 minutes, and top with parsley and lemon slices.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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