Cooking at home can save you money.
And if you are looking for a single ingredient that is affordable and can be used in countless dishes, you can start out with a whole chicken, according to celebrity chef Guy Fieri.
The protein is easy to cook, offers plenty of variety and everything you don’t eat can be used to make a stock for later, said Fieri.
Check out this video to learn about the other protein and a vegetable that Fieri keeps in his kitchen if he’s planning to cook at home.
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