Tag: Poultry weight

According to food yield tables, a whole, raw chicken has an edible meat yield of approximately 58%. This percentage helps determine exactly how much meat is in a 3.5 lb chicken, both raw and after cooking.

An average package of four bone-in chicken thighs weighs approximately 1.5 pounds. So, how many pounds are 4 pieces of chicken, for different cuts? The answer depends entirely on the specific cuts, whether they are bone-in or boneless, and their size.

According to CooksInfo, most chicken drumsticks sold commercially today average around 4 ounces. Since the weight of a drumstick can vary, two drumsticks can range significantly in weight, but a common estimate for two standard-sized drumsticks is approximately 8 ounces.

The average broiler chicken at slaughter weighs approximately 5.7 pounds (2.6 kg). However, the actual weight of one whole raw chicken can vary significantly depending on multiple factors, from its breed to its diet.