Dinner for 4
Lemon Chicken with Asparagus
Flour-coated chicken and asparagus cook in butter with lemon pepper and fresh lemon juice for a bright skillet dinner.
Typical price
$7.28for 4 servings
$1.82 per serving$7.28 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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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyDinnersSpring
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 | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Asparagus$3.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.64Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.28 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt and pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups chopped asparagus
- 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp honey + 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
- parsley for topping (optional)
Steps
- Cut the chicken breasts into thin cutlets, then season them with salt, pepper, and lemon pepper seasoning.
- Dredge the chicken in flour and shake off the excess.
- Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, then cook the chicken for 4 minutes per side.
- Add the asparagus and 2 tablespoons water, cover, and cook for 4 minutes.
- Squeeze the lemons over the skillet, add the honey, and cook for 2 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.
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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