One great way to save money in the kitchen is to buy whole chickens and cut them up yourself. Even expensive organic and free-range chickens can be very economical when, instead of buying separate breasts and thighs, you cut the chicken up yourself. You will get a whole batch of chicken stock out of it, too! Nothing is wasted. But cutting up a whole chicken can be intimidating, so here is a thorough video explaining each part of the chicken, and how to quickly and easily cut it into pieces.