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Budget Friendly Crispy Herb Chicken

A flavorful, cost-friendly chicken meal paired with fresh greens and herbs—perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Budget
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Coating
  • 400 g chicken strips
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
Salad & Herbs
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup basil and mint
  • 1 lime (juiced)

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Mix breadcrumbs with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Coat chicken strips evenly in the mixture.
  3. Heat oil in skillet and cook chicken until golden and crispy.
  4. Toss greens with herbs and lime juice.
  5. Serve chicken on top of fresh greens.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 360mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 480IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use leftover herbs or greens to keep the cost low.
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