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Originally Posted by FireFly
Chicken breasts. Seriously, why is a pack of 3 chicken breasts $12, when you could buy 3 drumsticks for $1.50? There are just as many breasts on a chicken as there are legs, quit gouging me because I like white meat!
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First of all, if you compare actual useable meat in 3 chicken breasts compared to 3 chicken legs, the chicken breast will come out the clear winner.
There is a lot more waste on a chicken leg compared to chicken breast when you consider the bone etc.
Then, chicken breast is much more versatile in how you can cook it. Add together the fact that there is virtually no waste, and add the further fact that it is less fatty making it a healthier product, you now have a product that is much more in demand.
It is all about supply and demand.