Dinner for 3

Lemon Pepper Chicken with broth

Name: Lemon Pepper Chicken with broth
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning; 1 tsp salt; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp butter; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley; 1/2 tsp coarsely ground pepper

Flour-coated chicken cooks in a skillet with garlic, broth, lemon juice, and pepper for a bright pan sauce.

Typical price

$6.23for 4 servings

$1.56 per serving$6.23 for 4

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This is usually served as a side or part of a meal, so the price per serving is low for a full dinner.

Photo: tasteofhome.com

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
3servings as written
$typical cost tier

American High-protein Budget Dinners

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	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.29Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.02Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.67

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
1/2 tsp coarsely ground pepper

Steps

Mix flour, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt in a shallow bowl, then coat the chicken breasts.
Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat, then cook chicken for 5 minutes per side.
Transfer chicken to a plate, then melt butter and cook garlic for 30 seconds.
Add broth and lemon juice, then simmer for 3 minutes.
Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook for 8 minutes until it reaches 165 F.
Stir in parsley and ground pepper, then spoon the sauce over the chicken.

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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