Dinner for 2
Roast Chicken with Pan Sauce
Roast a seasoned whole chicken until tender, then make a lemon, garlic, herb, and wine sauce in the same pan.
$12.74for 4 servings
$3.18 per serving$12.74 for 4
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- 95 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersOne-potBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical 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 | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.37 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and place the chicken in a roasting pan.
- Rub the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and 2 tablespoons melted butter.
- Roast for 70 minutes, basting once, until the thickest breast and thigh reach 165 F.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and rest for 10 minutes.
- Place the roasting pan over medium heat, add the wine and garlic, and scrape up browned bits for 5 minutes.
- Whisk in the remaining butter and lemon juice, then stir in the parsley and serve the sauce with 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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