Choosing between a whole chicken and chicken parts for the week

Honestly, I was at the grocery store yesterday and had to decide between buying a pack of chicken thighs for $6 or a whole chicken for $8. I went with the whole bird, even though it was a bit more work. I roasted it that night, which gave us dinner for two, plus a ton of leftover meat. The next day I used the carcass to make a big pot of soup with some carrots and an onion, which got us through three more lunches. Tbh, the upfront cost felt higher, but it stretched so much further. I think I got about six solid meals out of that one chicken. Has anyone else done a cost breakdown on this? I'm curious if it's always the better deal or if it depends on the store.

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elizabeth9006mo ago

Did the same thing, made killer chicken salad too lol.

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betty_price146mo ago

You're right about the upfront cost feeling higher. I had the same thought last week when I bought a whole chicken. But like you said, that pot of soup from the carcass is a game changer. It really does make the extra bit of work pay off.

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caseyc786mo ago

My grandma used to make soup from the bones every Sunday. The whole house smelled like garlic and thyme.

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