By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier

ofowler@thepccourier.com

If you can’t find chicken parts at the grocery store during these challenging times, buy the whole chicken.

It’s cheaper per serving, easy to cook and provides more than one meal. Included on this page are a few recipes that aren’t hard to make and are dishes my family has enjoyed for years.

I like to brine the chicken in salt water overnight before cooking. Cover the chicken with water and 1/2 cup salt, stir, cover and set it inside the refrigerator for at least four hours.

Before using, remove the chicken from brine, rinse inside and out, then pat dry. This keeps the chicken moist and flavorful.