Frugal foodie reveals a chicken-cutting trick that can help save you hundreds off your grocery bill!
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Get ready to save some serious money on your food bill, all thanks to a clever tip from a former MasterChef contestant! Meet Steph De Sousa, the 'frugal foodie' who knows how to stretch a dollar.
Steph has spilled the beans on her secret money-saving trick: buying chicken from ALDI and cutting it up herself. By breaking down the bird into different parts, Steph not only gets more bang for her buck, but she also saves over 50 per cent on chicken prices!
Let's break it down even further. Your average supermarket will charge you around $10.99/kg for chicken breast fillets. That's a pretty hefty price tag, right? But at ALDI, you can snag a whole chicken for just $4.49/kg. That's a massive price gap that can make a big difference in your food budget!
Steph's tip is perfect for Aussie households looking to save money without sacrificing delicious meals. So, why not give it a go and see how much you can save? Who knows, you might just end up becoming a 'frugal foodie' yourself!
Steph's method may sound a bit intimidating, but don't worry - she's got you covered with a step-by-step guide to make it as easy as possible. Here's how to do it:
First up, the 'Maryland' (thigh and leg).
According to Steph, you'll need to cut down the skin between the thigh and breast of the chicken. Then, pull the leg and the thigh away from the breast to expose the thigh bone. Cut straight through past the thigh bone and remove the 'Maryland'.
Next, the wing.
Steph says it's a similar process to the 'Maryland' - just pull the wing bone away from the breast bone to expose the wing joint, then cut straight through and remove the wing bone.
Finally, the breast.
Run your knife down one side of the breastbone in incremental sections, Steph advises. Slowly work your knife down all the way to the bottom of the breast bone until you have exposed the entire breast. Then, cut through it and disconnect it from the body.
Steph's tip has certainly struck a chord with many Aussies, who are eager to save money on their food bills. While some have shared their own experiences with chicken cutting and praised the method, others have expressed doubts and concerns.
However, Steph encourages budding home chefs to be patient and persistent as they learn this new skill. 'You're not going to get it perfect the first time, but don't give up,' she advises. If you’re a little intimidated about cutting the chicken up yourself, you can watch Steph’s step-by-step guide below!
Some enthusiastic commenters have already taken the plunge, like the woman who said, 'Awesome tips, I'm going to buy a whole chicken tomorrow and cut it myself.' Another supporter revealed, 'I do this too… and cook [the bones] in water with vegetable scraps to make chicken stock! It saves so much.'
On the other hand, some sceptics have raised concerns about the time and effort required, with one person commenting, 'I don't know if the $5 is worth all this extra effort.'
Others worry about potential wastage, with one person noting, 'When you buy a whole chicken, you're also paying for the bones and so much that you won't eat…'
The humble chicken has once again proved its worth as a versatile and cost-effective ingredient in the kitchen. Thanks to the budget-savvy tips from Steph, households can stretch their food budget even further by buying a whole chicken and cutting it up themselves.
While this method may not be for everyone, the potential savings and satisfaction of preparing a home-cooked meal from scratch could be worth the extra effort.
So, are you up for the challenge of mastering the art of chicken cutting? Or do you prefer to stick to the convenience of pre-cut meats at the supermarket? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Steph has spilled the beans on her secret money-saving trick: buying chicken from ALDI and cutting it up herself. By breaking down the bird into different parts, Steph not only gets more bang for her buck, but she also saves over 50 per cent on chicken prices!
Let's break it down even further. Your average supermarket will charge you around $10.99/kg for chicken breast fillets. That's a pretty hefty price tag, right? But at ALDI, you can snag a whole chicken for just $4.49/kg. That's a massive price gap that can make a big difference in your food budget!
Steph's tip is perfect for Aussie households looking to save money without sacrificing delicious meals. So, why not give it a go and see how much you can save? Who knows, you might just end up becoming a 'frugal foodie' yourself!
Former MasterChef contestant Steph De Sousa revealed how she saves thousands on her food bill each year by shopping at ALDI and cutting up whole chickens herself. Credit: Unsplash/Karyna Panchenko.
Steph's method may sound a bit intimidating, but don't worry - she's got you covered with a step-by-step guide to make it as easy as possible. Here's how to do it:
First up, the 'Maryland' (thigh and leg).
According to Steph, you'll need to cut down the skin between the thigh and breast of the chicken. Then, pull the leg and the thigh away from the breast to expose the thigh bone. Cut straight through past the thigh bone and remove the 'Maryland'.
Next, the wing.
Steph says it's a similar process to the 'Maryland' - just pull the wing bone away from the breast bone to expose the wing joint, then cut straight through and remove the wing bone.
Finally, the breast.
Run your knife down one side of the breastbone in incremental sections, Steph advises. Slowly work your knife down all the way to the bottom of the breast bone until you have exposed the entire breast. Then, cut through it and disconnect it from the body.
Steph's tip has certainly struck a chord with many Aussies, who are eager to save money on their food bills. While some have shared their own experiences with chicken cutting and praised the method, others have expressed doubts and concerns.
However, Steph encourages budding home chefs to be patient and persistent as they learn this new skill. 'You're not going to get it perfect the first time, but don't give up,' she advises. If you’re a little intimidated about cutting the chicken up yourself, you can watch Steph’s step-by-step guide below!
Some enthusiastic commenters have already taken the plunge, like the woman who said, 'Awesome tips, I'm going to buy a whole chicken tomorrow and cut it myself.' Another supporter revealed, 'I do this too… and cook [the bones] in water with vegetable scraps to make chicken stock! It saves so much.'
On the other hand, some sceptics have raised concerns about the time and effort required, with one person commenting, 'I don't know if the $5 is worth all this extra effort.'
Others worry about potential wastage, with one person noting, 'When you buy a whole chicken, you're also paying for the bones and so much that you won't eat…'
The humble chicken has once again proved its worth as a versatile and cost-effective ingredient in the kitchen. Thanks to the budget-savvy tips from Steph, households can stretch their food budget even further by buying a whole chicken and cutting it up themselves.
While this method may not be for everyone, the potential savings and satisfaction of preparing a home-cooked meal from scratch could be worth the extra effort.
So, are you up for the challenge of mastering the art of chicken cutting? Or do you prefer to stick to the convenience of pre-cut meats at the supermarket? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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