| Chicken is the most popular meat consumed in the US, and most of that is eaten in parts. The poultry counter is awash in custom cuts of chicken and price tags to match. Boneless/skinless breasts can run you as much as $8.99 a pound, boneless thighs can be $6.89, and even a whole chicken already cut up is $2.99 per pound. But a whole intact chicken is likely to run you about $1.99 per pound. Certainly, you are paying for some extra weight with all the bones, and if you need a specific cut, like 8 thighs or two dozen wings, buying whole chickens is not going to be your best bet. But if you are up for a variety of pieces, learning how to break down a chicken is a good skill to have. Read more... |
