Dinner for 4
Street Corn Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Seasoned ground chicken and skillet corn are topped with a creamy lime sauce and served in crisp lettuce leaves.
$6.35for 4 servings
$1.59 per serving$6.35 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.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.07Typical price |
| Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $1.15Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.35 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- 3/4 cup salsa verde
- to taste kosher salt & ground black pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp cilantro (optional)
- 1/2 large lime
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup each: mayonnaise and sour cream
- 1/4 tsp each: chili powder
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the corn, turning often, for 8 minutes.
- Cut the corn from the cobs and set it aside.
- Cook the ground chicken in the skillet for 7 to 9 minutes, breaking it apart, until it reaches 165 F.
- Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic, 2 tablespoons lime juice, salsa verde, salt, and pepper, then cook for 2 minutes.
- Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, remaining lime juice, garlic powder, and chili powder in a small bowl.
- Fill the lettuce leaves with chicken and corn, then top with the sauce, cilantro, and cotija.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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