For example, chicken can be used instead of tuna fish, or cabbage instead of lettuce. Most people plan a meal around the meat group. You can save money by learning ways to cook and use lower-priced meat cuts, such as ribs, shoulders and chuck roast. These cuts tend to be higher in fat though, so be sure to trim away visible fat. Chicken is usually less expensive than beef.
Turkey offers a still better bargain with a greater proportion of meat to bone.
Both are lower in fat, especially if you remove the skin. Turkey and chicken can substitute in most meat dish recipes. Buy meat on the basis of price per serving rather than price per pound. A serving is 3 to 4 ounces of raw edible flesh. If meat has bone or gristle, you may have to buy half a pound per serving.