£1 dinners
Our budget recipes, costed across four supermarkets, are £1 a portion when used with our low-cost store cupboard. See individual recipes for pricing details.
by Justine Pattison
A cheap and easy way to serve up barbecue-style chicken, even when it’s raining. Using a more affordable cut like drumsticks helps keep the costs low and any leftovers can be eaten hot or cold as part of a packed lunch the next day. A kilo-sized pack contains roughly 9–11 drumsticks. If you think your family will eat more, buy a second pack and freeze the excess – you will still be within budget for the week.
This recipe is part of a Budget meal plan for six. In September 2023 this recipe was costed at an average of £5.50 when checking prices at four UK supermarkets. This recipe is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard.
