Grilled chicken is a mainstay at BBQs, but rising meat prices mean finding the cut that suits your taste buds and your wallet ...

dark meat, usually found in the thighs and drumsticks of the chicken, takes much longer to cook. This is because the meat is tougher and needs more time to become tender. Luckily, the higher fat ...

Juicier, cheaper and easier to cook than any other part of the bird, chicken thighs deserve much ... that will convert even the staunchest dark meat haters.

Chicken legs are made up of the thigh—the portion above the knee joint—and the drumstick. Both portions are dark meat, meaning they stay moist in the oven and are difficult to overcook.

Season chicken thighs generously on both sides with salt ... to cook chicken only to 165 degrees for safety, but cooking dark meat longer can yield a more succulent, tender texture.) ...