Serious question, is a $5 rotisserie chicken the best budget meal base or a trap?

I was at the grocery store and heard a mom tell her kid they were having 'chicken for three days' because of the $5 bird. It got me thinking. On one side, it's cooked, gives you meat for sandwiches, soup, and tacos, and saves energy. On the other side, maybe buying a whole raw chicken for $3 and roasting it yourself gives you more control and maybe more meat for the price. What's your take on the best way to go?

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norag552mo ago

Remember hearing my own mom say that exact thing. The rotisserie chicken is a lifesaver when you're just too tired to cook. It feels like a small win on a tough day.

jana_henderson522mo ago

My mom always said that too, but it never worked for us. The skin gets soggy in the container, and it's cold by the time you get home. We end up picking at it for days and then throwing half away. A pack of chicken thighs in the oven is just as easy and tastes way better.

nina_sullivan618d ago

Moms always know the shortcuts that keep us going.