F A Q

Buying

  • How much chicken or turkey should I buy per dinner guest?

    • It's easy to misjudge how much chicken to buy when hosting a smaller group or a larger crowd than usual. Here are some simple measures:

      • Bone-in chicken: One pound (0.45 kg package) of raw chicken will serve approximately two or three people. For 4 people, purchase about 32 ounces (0.90-1 kg) of chicken.
      •  Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: One pound (0.45 kg package) of raw chicken will serve approximately four people.
      •  Roasting chicken: A 4-to-7 pound (1.8-3.7 kg) chicken will serve approximately five to seven people.
      • Chicken wings/drumsticks: One pound (0.45 kg package) of raw chicken wings or drumsticks will serve approximately 1-1½ people.
      • Whole turkey: It is always a good idea to allow for 1 pound of uncooked turkey per person. A 12-pound (5.44 kg) turkey will feed a table of 10-12 hungry people.
  • How can I tell if the chicken or turkey I buy is fresh?

    • Choose packages that have been well-chilled and tightly wrapped without any tears or holes. Always look for the packaging and best before dates to ensure you are getting the freshest product, as quality and food safety decrease after these dates. Keep your poultry as cold as possible on its journey from the supermarket to your home refrigerator by buying it last on your shopping list and asking the cashier to pack your meat with other frozen items.