Dinner for 2
Quinoa Crusted Chicken
Chicken breasts get coated with seasoned quinoa and goat cheese, then bake until crisp and safely cooked.
Typical price
$9.47for 4 servings
$2.37 per serving$9.47 for 4
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- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinBudgetDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Feta or goat cheese$0.70/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.75Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.74 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup extra-aged goat cheese
- 1 1/4 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper (optional)
- 1 large egg white
- 1/2 lb chicken breasts
- roasted red peppers (optional)
- fresh basil (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and lightly oil a small baking dish.
- Bring the water and quinoa to a boil in a small saucepan, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cool the quinoa for 10 minutes, then mix it with goat cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk the egg white in a shallow bowl and coat the chicken breasts.
- Press the quinoa mixture over both sides of the chicken and place them in the baking dish.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 165 F.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
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