Mark Thorson wrote:
>
> Skin-on and bone-in are cheaper and fresher than
> boneless/skinless, even if they are the same age.
> Freshness is lost faster after the meat is separated.

I forgot to mention that when bought in packages,
usually 3 bone-in half-breasts per package, always
look for the cheapest package. That saves you money
without costing any meat. When the breast is cut
in half, one side gets the sternum and the other side
doesn't. The heaviest packages are those in which
all three half-breasts have the sternum. The lightest
packages are the ones in which all three lack the
sternum, at least on average. There is some size
variation among birds, but if you always go for the
lightest packages, you won't get many sternums.