Had to choose between fresh chicken or a whole frozen bird last week

I was at the grocery store and saw fresh chicken breasts for $4.99 a pound, but a whole frozen chicken was only $1.29 a pound. I went with the frozen one, even though it meant more work. I had to thaw it, break it down myself, and use the bones for stock, which took a couple hours. Anyone have other cheap protein ideas that don't take forever to prep?

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abby_king225d ago

Try lentils, they're cheap and cook fast without any prep work.

nathan8515d ago

Read an article about lentils causing stomach issues for some people. The fiber can be rough if you're not used to it. Gotta start with small portions. Still a solid cheap food pick though. Just a heads up for anyone jumping in with both feet.