Feeding My Whole Family a Gourmet Chicken Kiev Meal for under $25 TOTAL

Food is CRAZY expensive, and because budgets can get tight, I want to see if I can give a family of 4 a fine dining meal for under $25. See what I make and the final cost!

PRINT OF THE CHICKEN KIEV RECIPE AT:

Ingredients for Chicken Kiev:

For the Butter:

• 1 stick softened unsalted butter
• ¼ cup finely minced fresh parsley
• 1 finely minced garlic clove
• Zest and juice of ½ lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Chicken

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• neutral flavored oil for frying

PRINT OFF THE RICE PILAF RECIPE AT:

Ingredients for Chicken Kiev:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ peeled and small diced yellow onion
• 2 small diced ribs of celery
• 1 finely minced garlic clove
• 2 cups long grain rice
• 3 ½ cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

PRINT OFF THE ROASTED CARROTS RECIPE AT:

Ingredients for Roasted Carrots:

• 2 bunches of peeled and trimmed baby carrots
• 6 to 8 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste