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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!

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Ingredients for Chicken Kiev:

For the Butter:

โ€ข 1 stick softened unsalted butter
โ€ข ยผ cup finely minced fresh parsley
โ€ข 1 finely minced garlic clove
โ€ข Zest and juice of ยฝ lemon
โ€ข Salt and pepper to taste

For the Chicken

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

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Ingredients for Chicken Kiev:

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

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Ingredients for Roasted Carrots:

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