Maximize Your Meal: Sustainable Roast Chicken Tips
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Key Takeaways
Mastering a whole roast chicken provides multiple meals and maximizes food resources.
- Roasting a whole chicken is economical.
- Utilize leftovers for diverse meals.
- Bones make nutritious broth.
- Choose high-welfare birds.
- Support sustainable farming practices.
Why It Matters
Maximizing the use of a whole chicken reduces food waste, extends your food budget, and provides nutrient-rich meals, contributing to a more sustainable household.
What to Do Next
Purchase a whole, pasture-raised chicken this week and plan three distinct meals using its different parts.
Recommended for: Anyone looking to improve cooking skills, reduce food waste, and eat more sustainably.
The post Making more of your meal: Roast chicken appeared first on Sustainable Food Trust.
Source: sustainablefoodtrust.org
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