Dinner for 4
Lemon Chicken with lemons and limes
Seasoned chicken breasts bake with wine, garlic, lemon, herbs, and brown sugar until tender and lightly glazed.
$10.02for 4 servings
$2.51 per serving$10.02 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.
Photo: themodernproper.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $6.98Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.16Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.37Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.02 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperWine, beer and spiritsSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp garlic
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 lemon (optional)
- flat leaf parsley (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and place the chicken breasts in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk the olive oil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, pepper, wine, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and brown sugar.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken and turn the breasts to coat them.
- Bake the chicken for 25 to 30 minutes until it reaches 165 F.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then spoon the pan juices over it.
- Garnish with lemon slices and parsley if using.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
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