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Rotisserie chickens are a popular choice for a quick and budget-friendly meal. It's kind of surprising, but they often cost less than raw chickens you'd buy from the store.

Here's 4 Reasons why:

1. Supermarkets want to attract customers

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so they sell rotisserie chickens at low prices to get people through the door. That yummy smell of roasting chicken can tempt shoppers to buy more stuff while they're there.

2. Supermarkets also save money by buying ingredients in bulk.

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Buying lots of raw chickens, spices, and seasonings all at once helps them cut costs, which means they can sell the cooked chickens for less.

3. Stores use chickens that are close to their sell-by date.

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By cooking them before they go bad, supermarkets avoid wasting food and losing money.

4. Cooking rotisserie chickens takes less time and equipment

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compared to preparing raw ones. Supermarkets have special ovens that cook lots of chickens at once, saving on labor and equipment costs.

So, next time you're at the store and craving some chicken, grabbing a rotisserie one might be a tasty and wallet-friendly choice!

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