Bone-in vs Boneless Economics

You are paying a premium for convenience. Here is the cost per ounce of actual chicken meat.

FormatAvg Meat Yield per pieceCost per Ounce of Meat
Tender/Boneless1.5 oz$1.10
Bone-in Breast4.5 oz$0.75
Bone-in Thigh2.5 oz$0.65

Bone Deduction Calc

FAQ

Why are wings so expensive now?
Supply constraints and massive demand during sports seasons decoupled wing prices from the rest of the bird permanently.