Chef Guy Fieri is seen during the South Beach Wine and Food Festival on February 26, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Going to the grocery store and cooking meals at home instead of spending your evenings at restaurants can save you money.
If you are looking for a single ingredient that's affordable, simple to cook and can be used in countless dishes, you can start out with a whole chicken, according to celebrity chef Guy Fieri.
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A whole chicken adds protein to your meal and what you don't eat you can use to make a stock for later, said Fieri.
Watch this video to learn about the other protein and the vegetable that Fieri keeps in his kitchen at home.
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