[header] How to buy chicken [title] Decide which type of chicken you are going to buy : [substeps] Fresh, raw chicken: this chicken either comes whole or in pieces. For a roast dinner, buy the whole chicken and buy the chicken in pieces for other small things. It is generally cheaper to purchase the whole chicken but it takes a lot of effort to cut the whole chicken into pieces. 
This chicken must be stored in the refrigerated area. Cooked chicken: this chicken is for a quick and convenient meal at home.