Cutting Up a Whole Chicken @ $1.00 a pound

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When I was young and we were pretty poor, I bought whole chickens at a cheaper price and learned to cut them up myself. I used to do them one at a time and it was a bit messy. I didn't particularly like cutting them up but I really disliked cleaning up the mess. Now, if I still had my family at home, I would buy three whole chickens and do them all at once. Not only would I have a complete meal for each set of parts (everyone getting a drumstick for example ) but you can choose what ever parts you want for any meal. There is also a bonus... the cleanup only has to be done once. It's great to only pay $1.00 a lb for chicken breast, which is a current price in my supermarket for a whole chicken. It only takes a few minutes to cut a whole chicken and of course there is a youTube video to show you how if you don't already know. You can de-bone it if you like, remove all skin or prepare it anyway you like all at $1.00 a lb. I wrap each piece in good thick cellophane, leaving no air and it will keep in your freezer for several months. I prefer to leave it on the bone and I like to bake it with the skin. There is so much more flavor that way. The best part is you can make chicken soup from the backbone! Just cover with water, add salt, pepper, garlic, onion (and any veggies you like) bring to a boil and simmer for an hour or so. Strain. Pick off the meat, add it to the broth with boiled noodles. Another meal with a throwaway piece. Stop throwing money away buying it already cut up! Here is your video showing how to cut one up: