Decoding the Yield: How Much Meat Is in 5 lb of Chicken?
                                
                                
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                                On average, a whole raw chicken yields only about 58% edible meat. Understanding this is key to budgeting and meal planning, especially when determining how much meat is in 5 lb of chicken.