Chicken halves are the way to go for both family meals and dinner with friends. Beautiful presentation, easy carving, and moist meat top the advantages. Chicken halves taste just as luxurious as whole roasted chicken but require less time.
You’ll likely need to start with a whole chicken and cut it up at home, or ask the butcher to help. Whole chickens generally cost less than cut-up chicken parts, especially boneless, skinless breasts. Big-box stores often sell young chickens two to a pack. Look for chickens weighing 3 to 5 pounds.
