What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 0.5 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
 | Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Onions, a little$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
 | Celery, a little$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.04 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilFlourSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 1servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $$$$typical cost tier
SouthernDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinners
Typical price
$19.04 per serving$76.15 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.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 quarts neutral frying oil
- 1 egg white
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp onion salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp celery salt
- 1/2 tsp sage
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp marjoram
Steps
- Cut the whole chicken into 8 pieces and pat them dry.
- Whisk the egg white with 2 tablespoons water in a shallow bowl.
- Mix flour, brown sugar, salt, paprika, onion salt, chili powder, pepper, celery salt, sage, garlic powder, allspice, oregano, basil, and marjoram in a large bowl.
- Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, then coat it thoroughly with the seasoned flour.
- Heat the oil to 350 F in a deep, heavy pot.
- Fry the chicken in batches for 12 to 15 minutes per batch, turning often, until each piece reaches 165 F.
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