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My neighbor told me to buy a whole chicken instead of just breasts, and she was totally right
She told me this about a month ago, and I was skeptical because a whole bird was $8 at my store. I roasted it for dinner one night, then used the leftover meat for tacos and the bones to make soup stock. I got three full meals for two people from that one chicken, which is way cheaper than buying packs of just breasts. Has anyone else found a cheap cut of meat that stretches like that?
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williamm822d agoMost Upvoted
Pork shoulder is the real winner for stretching a budget. A big roast can become pulled pork, then tacos, and finally a soup base. The fat content keeps it from drying out over multiple meals.
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lucasjackson2d ago
What's your go-to recipe for using up the leftover chicken?
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wells.karen2d ago
Actually, leftover chicken is perfect for a quick fried rice. The key is using cold, day old rice so it doesn't get mushy. Scramble an egg first, then toss in the chopped chicken and any veggies you have. A good splash of soy sauce at the end makes it. It comes together in like 10 minutes and feels like a whole new meal.
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