Introduction
In today’s fast-paced world, managing a family budget while ensuring nutritious meals can be a challenge. One effective solution is meal prepping with larger packs of chicken, which not only saves money but also provides versatility in meal planning.
This Budget-Friendly Strategy focuses on maximizing the value of a single pack of chicken to create multiple delicious meals. By trimming, portioning, and creatively using different cuts, you can transform one purchase into a variety of dishes that cater to your family’s tastes.
Whether you’re looking to streamline your cooking process, reduce food waste, or simply find ways to stretch your grocery budget, this approach offers practical tips and insights. With thoughtful preparation, you can enjoy flavorful, home-cooked meals without breaking the bank. Let’s dive into the details and discover how to make the most of your chicken purchase!
I always see people in here say they only have such and such amount of dollar to last them 2 weeks or a month..
I get these big packs of chicken from Walmart (price varies, this one happened to be $10.60). We are a family of 4:
I trim the fat off them,butterfly them and cut the pieces accordingly: dice chicken, chicken tenders,chicken breasts.
This time around with 1 Package of chicken I got
2 bags diced chicken (about a cup in each bag,perfect for throwing in Alfredo or a bag of Knorr rice/pasta)
1 bag of 25 count chicken tenders/strips (I makes my own with crushed stuffing mix or breadcrumbs! And 2 eggs,so yummy and easy!)
2 bags of thin chicken breast ,6 in each.( I like to bbq these or just pan fry and season!)
So that is 5 meals out of 1 pack of chicken! And we usually have leftovers!