Dinner for 4

Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Name: Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tbsp water; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 tbsp fresh parsley; 2 tsp dried basil; 2 tsp garlic; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; cracked pepper (optional); 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thigh fillets; 4 cups romaine lettuce; 1 cucumber; 2 roma tomatoes; 1 red onion; 1 avocado; 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives (optional); 2 lemon wedges

Herbed chicken cooks until tender, then joins romaine, vegetables, avocado, olives, and a bright lemon dressing.

Typical price

$11.60for 4 servings

$2.90 per serving$11.60 for 4

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25 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	2 oz	$0.08Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical	1 lb	$2.29Typical price
Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical	0.75	$1.99Typical price
Cucumbers$0.89 each typical	1	$0.89Typical price
Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.24Typical price
Red onions$1.49/lb typical	1 lb	$1.49Typical price
Avocados$1.29 each typical	1	$1.29Typical price
Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.15Typical price
Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.60

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp fresh parsley
2 tsp dried basil
2 tsp garlic
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
cracked pepper (optional)
1 lb skinless boneless chicken thigh fillets
4 cups romaine lettuce
1 cucumber
2 roma tomatoes
1 red onion
1 avocado
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives (optional)
2 lemon wedges

Steps

Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, water, vinegar, parsley, basil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Coat the chicken thighs with half the dressing and let them stand for 5 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until it reaches 165°F.
Chop the romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and olives.
Toss the vegetables with the remaining dressing in a large bowl.
Slice the cooked chicken, place it over the salad, and add the lemon wedges.

Swaps

Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

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